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FD55 OPT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,088 mi
Last recorded124,088 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 OPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 124,088 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 119,274 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 113,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 111,114 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,270 miles

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

Front 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))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pads wearing thin and disc worn same location (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,796 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 106,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 104,135 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,991 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 94,253 miles

Central Rear Outer Items removed from driver's view prior to test wiper worn - ( required soon ) ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both dull - ( slight ) (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened ( slight movement ) (2.4.G.1)

Front Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement worn / cracked - ( slight movement ) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ( mist ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn slight - steering shaft / column bearing tightened ( rack has slight play ) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn - ( required soon ) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 94,253 miles

Central Rear Outer Items removed from driver's view prior to test wiper worn - ( required soon ) ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both dull - ( slight ) (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened ( slight movement ) (2.4.G.1)

Front Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement worn / cracked - ( slight movement ) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ( mist ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn slight - steering shaft / column bearing tightened ( rack has slight play ) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn - ( required soon ) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 88,181 miles

Engine light illuminated

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 88,134 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 81,199 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 76,880 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 76,880 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 65,814 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,260 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 58,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,393 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,278 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,120 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 OPT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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