2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · GF05 FCG
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 72,659 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,659 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
GF05 FCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 72,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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GF05 FCG Mileage History
- 26/08/202267,403 mi
- 24/08/202369,147 mi+1,744 mi
- 08/08/202471,087 mi+1,940 mi
- 08/09/202572,648 mi+1,561 mi
- 16/09/202572,659 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF05 FCG 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 (GF05 FCG) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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