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FE55 NDN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,541 mi
Last recorded147,541 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 NDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 147,541 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Front both sides front tyres slight wearing edges

Front both sides front wing slight crossion

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light is dim (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame area and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 5 Apr 2024 147,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Front both sides front tyres slight wearing edges

Front both sides front wing slight crossion

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light is dim (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame area and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 8 Apr 2023 139,575 miles

Front both side front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear cracks

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear both side rear coil spring corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2023 139,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear cracks

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear both side rear coil spring corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 138,083 miles

front brake backing plates corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 132,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 122,224 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 111,681 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,195 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,928 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,012 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)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2015 69,607 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,327 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,853 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,764 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 38,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management warning light on

Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,759 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,909 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,239 miles

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

STEEL BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Fail 1 Sep 2009 15,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STEEL BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Pass 5 Aug 2008 9,419 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 NDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NDN, 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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What year was FE55 NDN registered?

FE55 NDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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