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FD55 LXP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,491 mi
Last recorded91,491 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 LXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 91,491 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 90,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 88,981 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 88,967 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 86,169 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 86,169 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 83,575 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 80,768 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 80,757 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 77,130 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service light on

Slight brake bind, near-side rear

Washer jets blocked ( partially)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 77,116 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service light on

Slight brake bind, near-side rear

Washer jets blocked ( partially)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 71,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 65,074 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2012 561,567 miles

airbag fault light on

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 22 Dec 2011 54,327 miles

air bag light on

bonnet catch stiff

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

wear all disc

Pass 30 Dec 2010 45,992 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,645 miles

air bag light on

Pass 30 Dec 2008 31,818 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 LXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc 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 LXP, 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 LXP registered?

FD55 LXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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