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FD55 GZL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,292 mi
Last recorded138,292 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 GZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 138,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 129,697 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 129,697 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,595 miles

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 128,381 miles

Rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 125,525 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 124,166 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 123,142 miles

Front brake back plates badly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 118,411 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 112,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 107,832 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 107,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 99,682 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 92,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 87,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 82,081 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,815 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,262 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,501 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 65,501 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,542 miles

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

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 GZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GZL, 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 GZL registered?

FD55 GZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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