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FG05 EPX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,486 mi
Last recorded73,486 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 EPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 73,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated some seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 72,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 69,372 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 66,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2023 66,791 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,095 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 61,804 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 58,854 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 55,595 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 55,595 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,727 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,198 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,325 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 37,716 miles

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2014 37,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,625 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,517 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 29,517 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,147 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,435 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,479 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 9,921 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 9,921 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FG05 EPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FG05 EPX, 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

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What year was FG05 EPX registered?

FG05 EPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is FG05 EPX safe to buy?

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