VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GF05CFA has 25 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 188,678 miles 6 months ago on Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 16:38.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Saturday 14th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

GF05CFA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 2026188,678 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 202414TH NOVEMBER 2025180,612 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202314TH NOVEMBER 2024172,356 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2023172,350 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 202231ST OCTOBER 2023165,514 MI
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 2022165,510 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 202130TH OCTOBER 2022157,954 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 2021157,953 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 202030TH OCTOBER 2021150,564 MI
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201930TH OCTOBER 2020141,707 MI
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201830TH OCTOBER 2019129,210 MI
FAILED26TH OCTOBER 2018129,206 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 201730TH OCTOBER 2018117,593 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201630TH OCTOBER 2017106,685 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 201530TH OCTOBER 201696,878 MI
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201411TH SEPTEMBER 201587,647 MI
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20139TH NOVEMBER 201478,918 MI
FAILED5TH NOVEMBER 201378,910 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20129TH NOVEMBER 201366,871 MI
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20119TH NOVEMBER 201259,292 MI
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20109TH NOVEMBER 201149,789 MI
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 201049,788 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 20098TH NOVEMBER 201039,750 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED16TH MAY 200822,226 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED16TH MAY 200818TH MAY 200922,226 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF05CFA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

GF05CFA MOT Comments

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GF05CFA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 188,678 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,434 miles

GF05CFA FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration GF05CFA was manufactured on Wednesday 18th May 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 188,678 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,434 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GF05CFA has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 23 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 13 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does GF05CFA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 GF05CFA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GF05CFA Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 GF05CFA does have Tax. Read more

When does GF05CFA Tax expire?

The current Tax for GF05CFA will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GF05CFA MOT expire?

The current MOT for GF05CFA will expire in 7 months on Saturday 14th November 2026. Read more

When did GF05CFA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF05CFA was on Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 16:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF05CFA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for GF05CFA we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GF05CFA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for GF05CFA we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GF05CFA?

GF05CFA is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has GF05CFA done?

The odometer reading for GF05CFA at the last MOT in November 2025 was 188,678 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,434 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF05CFA?

The vehicle GF05CFA was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 18th May 2005. Read more

What colour is GF05CFA?

The official colour of GF05CFA is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GF05CFA have?

GF05CFA has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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