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FD55 EEH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,503 mi
Last recorded192,503 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 EEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 192,503 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 192,098 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear mount bushes [splitting] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge close to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner bald edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 171,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 161,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Projected beam image is poor.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 161,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Projected beam image is poor.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 142,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion.

Fail 26 May 2020 240,468 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion.

Pass 31 May 2019 119,467 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 119,465 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 104,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 89,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,908 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,613 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,712 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,120 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 56,052 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,255 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,117 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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FD55 EEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD55 EEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD55 EEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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