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FB05 GUA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1984cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 12 (61% pass rate). It has 163,401 miles on the clock, averaging 7,775 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for FB05 GUA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
163,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 12 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
7,775

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year7,775
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FB05 GUA 25k59k94k129k163k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,401 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,389 miles
Since last MOT+8,717 miles
PASS
Mileage154,672 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,658 miles
Since last MOT+2,703 miles
PASS
Mileage151,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,096 miles
PASS
Mileage145,859 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,857 miles
Since last MOT+6,517 miles
PASS
Mileage139,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,340 miles
Since last MOT+8,768 miles
PASS
Mileage130,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,677 miles
PASS
Mileage122,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,895 miles
Since last MOT+10,097 miles
PASS
Mileage112,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,798 miles
Since last MOT+9,581 miles
PASS
Mileage103,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,805 miles
PASS
Mileage97,412 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,409 miles
Since last MOT+3,875 miles
PASS
Mileage93,534 miles
Since last MOT+11,662 miles
PASS
Mileage81,872 miles
Since last MOT+5,488 miles
PASS
Mileage76,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,384 miles
Since last MOT+10,884 miles
PASS
Mileage65,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,500 miles
Since last MOT+12,685 miles
PASS
Mileage52,815 miles
Since last MOT+5,481 miles
PASS
Mileage47,334 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,333 miles
Since last MOT+5,960 miles
PASS
Mileage41,373 miles
Since last MOT+7,262 miles
PASS
Mileage34,111 miles
Since last MOT+9,594 miles
PASS
Mileage24,517 miles

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFB — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FB05 GUA

What car is FB05 GUA?

FB05 GUA is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FB05 GUA?

The last recorded mileage for FB05 GUA was 163,401 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FB05 GUA passed its MOT?

FB05 GUA has had 31 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (19 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2026.

Is FB05 GUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FB05 GUA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FB05 GUA?

FB05 GUA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.