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FD55 EYK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,458 mi
Last recorded129,458 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 EYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 129,458 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 127,464 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 127,464 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 125,310 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 122,932 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc discoloured due to over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 120,427 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 118,523 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 117,018 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 25 Jan 2020 117,018 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2019 113,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise wheel alignment check asap

Pass 13 Jan 2018 110,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 104,621 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 104,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished & cracked in tread grooves

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,973 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,973 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,247 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 85,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,381 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 78,689 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 74,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 74,544 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,808 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD55 EYK registered?

FD55 EYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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The MOT history for FD55 EYK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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