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FD05GWM
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1600cc
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- Registration FD05GWM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1600cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
31 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 94,723 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi Leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
31 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 94,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi Leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,893 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & off/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & off/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,971 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust system deteriorated.
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,927 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,843 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2023 4 Jun 20268 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 85,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,437 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2022 4 Jun 202630 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,760 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2021 4 Jun 202628 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 81,760 MI
4 Jun 202613 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,774 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,269 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,461 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
9 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,645 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
17 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,805 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 55,805 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,594 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015 4 Jun 202628 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,687 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014 4 Jun 202626 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,041 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013 4 Jun 202626 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 35,041 MI
4 Jun 202630 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,729 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2013 4 Jun 20265 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,414 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2012 4 Jun 202627 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,781 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2011 4 Jun 202627 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,357 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2010 4 Jun 202628 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,962 MI
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FD05GWM was registered on 2005-05-20
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