2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FG05 PBX
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20/04/2005. Recorded mileage 142,577 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2000cc
FG05 PBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
- 142,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FG05 PBX Mileage History
- 25/11/2021122,462 mi
- 30/11/2021122,463 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/2022123,484 mi+1,021 mi
- 29/09/2023142,166 mi+18,682 mi
- 06/10/2023142,577 mi+411 mi
Average of roughly 10,807 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG05 PBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (FG05 PBX) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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