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FE55 BZN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,354 mi
Last recorded125,354 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 BZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 125,354 miles

Front bothy tyres wear on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2019 117,441 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 107,894 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 96,582 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 96,582 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,060 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 86,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

child seats fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,116 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 71,588 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,730 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,772 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,647 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,401 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 44,401 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,245 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 37,243 miles

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

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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FE55 BZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE55 BZN, 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 FE55 BZN registered?

FE55 BZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FE55 BZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 BZN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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