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FG05 MKO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

126,988 mi
Last recorded126,988 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 126,988 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

exhaust corroded

various marks over vehicle

Fail 20 Feb 2025 126,987 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

exhaust corroded

various marks over vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2024 124,327 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2024 124,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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))

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2023 120,195 miles

Nearside rear brake bind

Nearside rear brake pads low

brake pad light on dash

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 120,195 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

brake pad light on dash

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 115,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 115,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 114,127 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2021 114,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (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))

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2020 112,319 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 112,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,782 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD WIRES BROKEN

YELLOW PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 18 Jan 2019 109,782 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD WIRES BROKEN

YELLOW PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 19 Jan 2018 106,343 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE AND CUTS ON TREAD AND PERISHED

Fail 19 Jan 2018 106,343 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE AND CUTS ON TREAD AND PERISHED

Pass 29 Dec 2016 102,219 miles

both front tyres perrished

Fail 28 Dec 2016 102,218 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres perrished

Pass 2 Jan 2016 93,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

unable to fully open bonnet for inspection

Fail 2 Jan 2016 93,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

unable to fully open bonnet for inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 57,723 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 57,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,898 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 50,898 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 43,530 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 35,444 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 31,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 31,661 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,364 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,129 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 MKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 MKO, 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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FG05 MKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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