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FD55 HFY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,437 mi
Last recorded154,437 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 HFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 154,437 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 153,446 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 153,446 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2021 151,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 150,379 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 146,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 146,601 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 139,193 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 139,193 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 131,328 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 124,774 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 114,152 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread and starting to perish

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

both rear coil spring corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2014 107,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,289 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,242 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 80,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,985 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 56,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 43,906 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,906 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,669 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 32,669 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

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 HFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HFY, 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 HFY registered?

FD55 HFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is FD55 HFY safe to buy?

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