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FE05 OMD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,720 mi
Last recorded55,720 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 OMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 55,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 54,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 52,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 51,017 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 51,016 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 49,342 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 49,896 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,797 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 46,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 42,451 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,052 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,464 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Feb 2016 37,461 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,807 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,177 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,680 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,158 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 20,027 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 15,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 13,140 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 OMD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE05 OMD?

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What year was FE05 OMD registered?

FE05 OMD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is FE05 OMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 OMD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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