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FD55 FDE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,485 mi
Last recorded74,485 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 FDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 74,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2025 74,479 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2024 71,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 68,104 miles

EML Light

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 64,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,767 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os, rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns+os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns+os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,276 miles

Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .

Offside OSF headlamp lens starting to affect beam pattern .

Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,414 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,031 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,979 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,437 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,663 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,617 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,938 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 FDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

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

Is FD55 FDE safe to buy?

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