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FD55 LYX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,003 mi
Last recorded142,003 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 LYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 142,003 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower instep of sill corroded along the vehicle length nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (stepping) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 135,028 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 14 Dec 2022 125,259 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

coolant level low

vehicle has general underside corrosion present

Fail 6 Dec 2022 125,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

coolant level low

vehicle has general underside corrosion present

Pass 21 Dec 2021 119,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing all around the tyre, no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate beginning to deteroriate (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 115,705 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 111,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 111,903 miles

Exhaust system insecure where cat joins centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 102,501 miles

B/Fluid level at reservior appears to be abit low

Both H/Light lenses getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

Both rear brakes starting to bind on slightly

N/S/F d/shaft outer gaiter abit greasey (possible leak from gaiter)

Rear b/pads appear low

Fail 12 Dec 2018 102,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust FLEXIBLE area behind guaze starting to break up) (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Front FLEXIBLE area (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

B/Fluid level at reservior appears to be abit low

Both H/Light lenses getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

Both rear brakes starting to bind on slightly

N/S/F d/shaft outer gaiter abit greasey (possible leak from gaiter)

Rear b/pads appear low

Pass 12 Dec 2017 94,076 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,037 miles

Both front tyres low on tread and nearly ON limits of wear

N/S/F tyre has slight perishing/cut at outer sidewall area (NOT exposing ply/cords at time of test)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,723 miles

Both front tyres getting abit perished and cracked at tread edge/sidewall edge areas

Both front tyres low on tread and nearing limits of wear

N/S/F door mirror indicator unit abit damaged and lights abit dim

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,380 miles

Both front tyres almost ON limits of tread wear

Rear inner b/pads appear to be VERY low and nearing limits of wear

Rear outer pads starting to get abit low, it appears

Slight brake bind at O/S/R

Pass 4 Dec 2013 65,387 miles

Both front tyres starting to get abit low on tread slightly (esp N/S/F)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,907 miles

Front inner and outer b/pads appear abit low (esp O/S/F outer b/pad, almost at limits of wear)

N/S door mirror unit abit damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2011 53,231 miles

B/Fluid level at reservior appears abit low

O/S/F outer b/pad starting to get abit low

Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,119 miles

Offside rear seat belt is attached to childs seat Full exam not posible.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 39,307 miles

Front brakes care slight out of ballance,

Front tyres are worn at centers close to wear bars.

Small leak at center of exhaust.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 30,376 miles

Passenger side rear seat belt not touched or tested due to child seat fitted

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 LYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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