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FE55 FSY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,051 mi
Last recorded117,051 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 FSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2023 117,051 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 111,601 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 106,195 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,531 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns weak

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

Handbrake travel

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 96,386 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 96,386 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 89,528 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2017 81,367 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,984 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 66,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/f brake backing plate slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 50,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,763 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 39,232 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,453 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,632 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,098 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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FE55 FSY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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