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FD55 ZGA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,048 mi
Last recorded130,048 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 ZGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 130,048 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 130,048 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 118,039 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 113,329 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 113,328 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 105,683 miles

Both front headlights getting dim.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 92,913 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle Zone ''B'' (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp cloudy

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle Zone ''B'' (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly cloudy

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil level on Minimum

Rear Rear Axle slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2018 92,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle Zone ''B'' (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp cloudy

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle Zone ''B'' (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly cloudy

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil level on Minimum

Rear Rear Axle slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 79,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,992 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 43,095 miles

nearside rear tyre badly cracked

offside rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,308 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 34,240 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 21,959 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,132 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 ZGA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZGA, 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 ZGA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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