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FD55 JWY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,654 mi
Last recorded116,654 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,654 miles

Both headlamp lens crazed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside

Offside Front Wing corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 92,158 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 83,509 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 83,508 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 75,794 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,061 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 68,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,266 miles

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

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

both front coil springs not sitting correctly in upper mounts but secure

Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,266 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,783 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 55,783 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,042 miles

both fr5ont brake disks lipped/ worn

both front tyres less than 3 mm

both rear brake disks badly pitted(no face on offside rear)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,251 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 39,251 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2008 29,826 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 JWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JWY, 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 JWY registered?

FD55 JWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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