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FD55 OTK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

204,746 mi
Last recorded204,746 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 OTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 204,746 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 204,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 199,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 193,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 186,580 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 177,540 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside radius bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 167,844 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 167,844 miles

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 159,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 143,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Tyre slightly perished between treads nearside and offside

Pass 13 Dec 2017 125,101 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 110,734 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 110,734 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,708 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 66,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 46,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,394 miles

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

O\s\r caliper handbrake mechanisum sticking forward

O\s\r disk dust sheild excessivly corroded

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 37,394 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O\s\r caliper handbrake mechanisum sticking forward

O\s\r disk dust sheild excessivly corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,298 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 33,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 27,633 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 21,331 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 14,798 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 OTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 OTK, 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 OTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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The MOT history for FD55 OTK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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