2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · FH05 FEP
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 86,799 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH05 FEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2023
- 86,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH05 FEP 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 (FH05 FEP) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
FH05 FEP Mileage History
- 23/11/202178,806 mi
- 24/11/202178,806 mi
- 21/11/202283,369 mi+4,563 mi
- 22/11/202283,369 mi
- 20/11/202386,799 mi+3,430 mi
Average of roughly 4,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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