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GP05 FHR

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 2000cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 171,045 miles on the clock, averaging 7,553 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 GP05 FHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,045
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,553

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 reading171,045 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,245
Average per year7,553
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP05 FHR 65k91k118k144k171k '08'22'16

Check GP05 FHR

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,045 miles
Since last MOT+6,245 miles
PASS
Mileage164,800 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage161,554 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage157,078 miles
Since last MOT+4,199 miles
PASS
Mileage152,879 miles
Since last MOT+6,272 miles
PASS
Mileage146,607 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,573 miles
Since last MOT+5,405 miles
PASS
Mileage141,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,168 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage134,341 miles
Since last MOT+8,220 miles
PASS
Mileage126,121 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage100,935 miles
Since last MOT+1,216 miles
PASS
Mileage99,719 miles
Since last MOT+9,434 miles
PASS
Mileage90,285 miles
Since last MOT+8,975 miles
PASS
Mileage81,310 miles
Since last MOT+16,732 miles
PASS
Mileage64,578 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 FHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GP05 FHR

What car is GP05 FHR?

GP05 FHR is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GP05 FHR?

The last recorded mileage for GP05 FHR was 171,045 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP05 FHR passed its MOT?

GP05 FHR has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2022.

Is GP05 FHR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP05 FHR 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 GP05 FHR?

GP05 FHR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.