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FJ05 WCU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,057 mi
Last recorded141,057 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 WCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 141,057 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 135,918 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 130,205 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 121,079 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake disc back plate missing

Pass 11 Mar 2021 105,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,058 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,028 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 82,028 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 78,724 miles

o/s/f flex hose slight cracks

Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,494 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,704 miles

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

Nearside slight corrosion to rear chassis

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,774 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,860 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 47,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 35,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,960 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,672 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 24,672 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R second side lamp bulb inop

Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,253 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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FJ05 WCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FJ05 WCU, 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 FJ05 WCU registered?

FJ05 WCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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