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FG05 FYA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,954 mi
Last recorded96,954 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 96,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2025 93,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2025 93,474 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2024 90,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2023 87,877 miles

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

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2023 87,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover & under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 84,595 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread & cracking on tread cracking

offside rear tyre cracking on tread area

Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,012 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads worn close to wear bars

both rear tyres slightly cracking on tread area

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2021 80,012 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyre treads worn close to wear bars

both rear tyres slightly cracking on tread area

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,265 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,444 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,059 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,036 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 65,824 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,608 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 61,961 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,750 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,195 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,927 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of offside rear seatbelt

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,058 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 35,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 FYA, 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 FYA registered?

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

Is FG05 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 FYA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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