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FD55 JXC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,410 mi
Last recorded118,410 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 JXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 118,410 miles

Chip on windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2021 118,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Chip on windscreen

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 105,490 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn inner. Replacement strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))

Chip on windscreen

Front brakes have slight judder

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of testable components

Fail 17 Sep 2020 105,488 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn inner. Replacement strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))

Chip on windscreen

Front brakes have slight judder

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of testable components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear brakes have slight drag

windscreen has minor damage

Pass 14 Sep 2018 76,308 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 68,394 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray appears to be loose

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,282 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 52,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,406 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,895 miles

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre getting low

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre on wear bars and cracking badly in tread

plastic undertrays fitted to length of vehicle

various marks to body & wheels

Fail 26 Feb 2014 44,895 miles

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

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre getting low

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre on wear bars and cracking badly in tread

plastic undertrays fitted to length of vehicle

various marks to body & wheels

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,538 miles

chips in screen

n/s/r tyre cracking and starting to split

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2013 34,538 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chips in screen

front pads geting low

n/s/r tyre cracking and starting to split

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear pads geting low

Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,495 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 23,628 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 18,768 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,623 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 JXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

FD55 JXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is FD55 JXC safe to buy?

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