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FD55 LPZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

167,061 mi
Last recorded167,061 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 LPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 167,061 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 161,573 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 157,685 miles

both front tyres ON LIMIT !!!!!!!!

Pass 27 Jun 2019 141,841 miles

Offside Front Outer Body sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 133,052 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 122,626 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and offside

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 112,915 miles

underbody and engine covers fitted unable to check all items

Pass 21 Dec 2015 104,473 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 104,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 95,595 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 77,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,247 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,935 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,046 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,091 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 LPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

FD55 LPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is FD55 LPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 LPZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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