VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GF05HWV has 28 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 138,131 miles 8 months ago on Saturday 13th September 2025 at 09:05.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Saturday 12th September 2026.

GF05HWV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 2026138,131 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Number Plate Blub Not Working
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 2024138,048 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Electronic Power Steering Warning Lamp Indicates A System Malfunction (2.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Possibly Due To Condition Of Headlights (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Attachment Bracket/mounting Insecure And Impairing Directional Stability Top Mount Broken Insecure In Spring (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (225/40r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Battery Insecure And Likely To Cause A Short Circuit Battery Insecure And Positive And Negative Leads Not Fully Attached (4.13 (a) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (225/40r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  16. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH DECEMBER 202229TH DECEMBER 2023132,070 MI
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 202128TH DECEMBER 2022126,156 MI
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 202028TH DECEMBER 2021123,582 MI
FAILED29TH DECEMBER 2020123,582 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED6TH JUNE 20195TH DECEMBER 2020115,107 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED5TH JUNE 2019115,105 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED19TH APRIL 20183RD MAY 2019109,096 MI
FAILED19TH APRIL 2018109,096 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED4TH MAY 20173RD MAY 2018103,581 MI
FAILED2ND MAY 2017103,581 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED18TH APRIL 201617TH APRIL 201798,107 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Damaged, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre, Starting To Step On The Inside Edge
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED16TH APRIL 201698,107 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (3.7.b.5b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking (secondary) Brake Grabbing Severely (3.7.b.6b)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Damaged, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre, Starting To Step On The Inside Edge
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED24TH MARCH 20158TH APRIL 201688,647 MI
FAILED21ST MARCH 201588,647 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Not Tested (1.8.a.1c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED17TH MARCH 20148TH APRIL 201581,020 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED17TH MARCH 201481,020 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Excessively Fluctuating (3.7.b.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  7. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED2ND APRIL 20138TH APRIL 201472,325 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED29TH MARCH 20128TH APRIL 201358,912 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED29TH MARCH 201258,912 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED5TH APRIL 20118TH APRIL 201242,861 MI
FAILED29TH NOVEMBER 201036,669 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201028TH NOVEMBER 201136,669 MI
FAILED30TH MARCH 201032,965 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
PASSED30TH MARCH 20108TH APRIL 201132,965 MI
PASSED25TH MARCH 20098TH APRIL 201027,546 MI
PASSED25TH MARCH 20088TH APRIL 200921,273 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF05HWV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

GF05HWV MOT Comments

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GF05HWV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 138,131 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,907 miles

GF05HWV FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration GF05HWV was manufactured on Friday 8th April 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 138,131 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,907 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GF05HWV has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 29 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 14 Major, 2 Dangerous and 17 Fail comments in its MOT History.

Does GF05HWV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 GF05HWV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GF05HWV Taxed?

Unfortunately no Tax data can be found for GF05HWV as of Monday 27th April 2026. Read more

When does GF05HWV MOT expire?

The current MOT for GF05HWV will expire in 5 months on Saturday 12th September 2026. Read more

When did GF05HWV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF05HWV was on Saturday 13th September 2025 at 09:05. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF05HWV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for GF05HWV we can see 17 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 GF05HWV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for GF05HWV we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GF05HWV?

GF05HWV is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has GF05HWV done?

The odometer reading for GF05HWV at the last MOT in September 2025 was 138,131 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 6,907 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF05HWV?

The vehicle GF05HWV was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 8th April 2005. Read more

What colour is GF05HWV?

The official colour of GF05HWV is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GF05HWV have?

GF05HWV has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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