2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FN05 ACF
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 152,866 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN05 ACF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 152,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FN05 ACF Mileage History
- 12/05/200810,483 mi
- 07/05/200913,341 mi+2,858 mi
- 11/05/201016,298 mi+2,957 mi
- 20/05/201121,709 mi+5,411 mi
- 28/12/201239,112 mi+17,403 mi
- 30/01/201453,001 mi+13,889 mi
- 28/01/201560,390 mi+7,389 mi
- 14/03/201671,942 mi+11,552 mi
- 15/03/201671,962 mi+20 mi
- 17/02/201778,889 mi+6,927 mi
- 06/03/201890,857 mi+11,968 mi
- 15/03/2019102,927 mi+12,070 mi
- 11/03/2020113,275 mi+10,348 mi
- 03/03/2021123,499 mi+10,224 mi
- 11/03/2022133,396 mi+9,897 mi
- 21/03/2022133,399 mi+3 mi
- 09/03/2023140,433 mi+7,034 mi
- 18/03/2023140,557 mi+124 mi
- 18/03/2024144,964 mi+4,407 mi
- 20/03/2024144,980 mi+16 mi
- 13/03/2025148,614 mi+3,634 mi
- 14/03/2025148,651 mi+37 mi
- 16/03/2026152,821 mi+4,170 mi
- 30/03/2026152,866 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 7,963 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
FN05 ACF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (FN05 ACF) between May 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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