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FD55 OPJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,048 mi
Last recorded72,048 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,048 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 72,048 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,975 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 64,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,000 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2014 58,989 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,685 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,654 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,376 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 38,376 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,396 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2009 27,209 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 22,050 miles

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

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

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 OPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OPJ, 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 OPJ registered?

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

Is FD55 OPJ safe to buy?

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