2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FP05 FSN
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 May 2005. Recorded mileage 193,126 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP05 FSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/03/2026
- 193,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP05 FSN 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 (FP05 FSN) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mo”; “Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mou”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”.
FP05 FSN Mileage History
- 22/03/2023176,541 mi
- 19/03/2024182,889 mi+6,348 mi
- 01/04/2025188,603 mi+5,714 mi
- 01/04/2025188,603 mi
- 25/03/2026193,126 mi+4,523 mi
Average of roughly 5,512 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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