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FE05 NBD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,177 mi
Last recorded135,177 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 NBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 135,177 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 133,181 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 122,436 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 115,504 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 108,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 100,374 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 92,360 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,854 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,031 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing sceen washers not working (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. headlamp aim to low and to far over to left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left headlamp aim to low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 77,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 77,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,298 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,494 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 54,489 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,473 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 43,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,733 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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FE05 NBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE05 NBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE05 NBD registered?

FE05 NBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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