VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GF05UMK has 27 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 137,765 miles 9 months ago on Friday 14th February 2025 at 12:58.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 24th February 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 1st April 2026.

GF05UMK MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 2026137,765 MI
FAILED13TH FEBRUARY 2025137,749 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202424TH FEBRUARY 2025135,252 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 202324TH FEBRUARY 2024132,701 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Body Panel Slightly Loose Rusty Wing No Sharp Edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Body Panel Slightly Loose Rusty Wing No Sharp Edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 2023132,701 MI
 
  1. PRS - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Body Panel Slightly Loose Rusty Wing No Sharp Edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Body Panel Slightly Loose Rusty Wing No Sharp Edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 202224TH FEBRUARY 2023130,322 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH MARCH 202129TH MARCH 2022127,135 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED8TH MARCH 2021127,131 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED13TH MARCH 202029TH MARCH 2021125,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH MARCH 201929TH MARCH 2020122,706 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED24TH MARCH 201829TH MARCH 2019119,232 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
FAILED24TH MARCH 2018119,232 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  2. PRS - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
PASSED30TH MARCH 201729TH MARCH 2018116,484 MI
FAILED30TH MARCH 2017116,484 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED29TH MARCH 201629TH MARCH 2017114,152 MI
FAILED29TH MARCH 2016114,152 MI
 
  1. PRS - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
PASSED30TH MARCH 201529TH MARCH 2016112,116 MI
FAILED30TH MARCH 2015112,116 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 201418TH FEBRUARY 2015108,783 MI
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 2014108,783 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
PASSED14TH MARCH 201330TH MARCH 2014105,674 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 201230TH MARCH 201388,102 MI
PASSED29TH MARCH 201130TH MARCH 201276,715 MI
PASSED31ST MARCH 201030TH MARCH 201165,916 MI
FAILED31ST MARCH 201065,916 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED21ST MARCH 200924TH MARCH 201053,085 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED25TH MARCH 200824TH MARCH 200941,493 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF05UMK Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

GF05UMK MOT Comments

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GF05UMK Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 137,765 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,888 miles

GF05UMK FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration GF05UMK was manufactured on Saturday 18th June 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 137,765 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,888 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GF05UMK has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 38 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Wednesday 1st April 2026 .

Does GF05UMK have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 16th November 2025 GF05UMK does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GF05UMK Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 16th November 2025 GF05UMK does have Tax. Read more

When does GF05UMK Tax expire?

The current Tax for GF05UMK will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 1st April 2026. 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 GF05UMK MOT expire?

The current MOT for GF05UMK will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 24th February 2026. Read more

When did GF05UMK have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF05UMK was on Friday 14th February 2025 at 12:58. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF05UMK Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for GF05UMK 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 GF05UMK Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for GF05UMK we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GF05UMK?

GF05UMK is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has GF05UMK done?

The odometer reading for GF05UMK at the last MOT in February 2025 was 137,765 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 6,888 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF05UMK?

The vehicle GF05UMK was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 18th June 2005. Read more

What colour is GF05UMK?

The official colour of GF05UMK is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does GF05UMK have?

GF05UMK has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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