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FD55 EYB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,000 mi
Last recorded167,000 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 EYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2023 167,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 158,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 158,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 147,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2021 147,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 139,357 miles

both head lamps misting.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Sep 2020 139,357 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both head lamps misting.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 132,359 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,933 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 111,137 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 111,137 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,627 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 97,627 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 80,336 miles

bonnet not closing

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 80,336 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet not closing

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,310 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,310 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 59,041 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 59,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,383 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,217 miles

cut on inner wall of osf tyre may get worse

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,676 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,121 miles

damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,028 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 EYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EYB, 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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What year was FD55 EYB registered?

FD55 EYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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