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FD55 XBM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,538 mi
Last recorded133,538 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 XBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 133,538 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 128,389 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 127,859 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 126,813 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 126,813 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 124,599 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 109,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 109,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 103,226 miles

front shockers have a slight leak

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 100,977 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 98,938 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 87,072 miles

both side front wishbone front bushs has a slight play

both side front wishbone rear bushs started to wear

Pass 13 Feb 2009 80,014 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 XBM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD55 XBM registered?

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

Is FD55 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 XBM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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