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FD55 LYV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,981 mi
Last recorded85,981 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 LYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 85,981 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 79,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 73,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 68,584 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 68,584 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 62,145 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 62,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 56,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced unit condensated (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 56,115 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced unit condensated (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 50,820 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Dec 2015 45,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing and bald on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod 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 rearwards bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitting/corroding

windscreen scratched but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,848 miles

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

Rear wiper poor

Slight bind on o/s/r brake

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,902 miles

Windscreen scrathed

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge nearly to cords

Pass 30 Nov 2012 33,422 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 33,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,746 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,397 miles

both nearside tyres,sidewalls scuffed

front registration plate laminate starting to peel/discolour

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread, not repairable if punctured

Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,034 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,225 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 LYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

FD55 LYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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