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FG05 JWX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,321 mi
Last recorded147,321 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 JWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 147,321 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 147,310 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 138,035 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 135,792 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 135,792 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 133,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath including back axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sides headlamps cloudy

Pass 24 Nov 2020 132,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 132,515 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 131,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 129,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 127,643 miles

osr tyre slighty worn uneven

Fail 11 May 2017 127,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

osr tyre slighty worn uneven

Pass 17 May 2016 126,722 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 126,711 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2015 118,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 107,290 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 98,039 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 85,748 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 58,249 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 46,207 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 46,207 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,457 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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FG05 JWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWX, 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 FG05 JWX registered?

FG05 JWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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