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FD05GCY
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration FD05GCY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
3 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,717 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Front Undertray not fully secure rubbing on drive shafts (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 101,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Front Undertray not fully secure rubbing on drive shafts (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,444 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- general corrosion front and rear sub frames and components
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- front brake back plates rusty
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 78,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- general corrosion front and rear sub frames and components
- front brake back plates rusty
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,525 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear back plate rusty
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front brake back plates rusty
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,012 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 76,012 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,499 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,961 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2021 4 Jun 20264 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,259 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
4 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 71,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,025 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
16 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,998 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
16 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,002 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
18 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,984 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016 4 Jun 202616 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,115 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,133 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2014 4 Jun 202619 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,995 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2013 4 Jun 202618 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,049 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012 4 Jun 202630 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 49,049 MI
4 Jun 202617 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,137 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
17 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,137 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,960 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2010 4 Jun 20268 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,152 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2009 4 Jun 20268 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 18,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FD05GCY was registered on 2005-06-08
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