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FE55 NDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,894 mi
Last recorded136,894 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 NDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 136,894 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 134,081 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 126,367 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 126,367 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 116,993 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 116,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,211 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 104,838 miles

Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Outer sill has cover fitted

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

engine covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 104,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Outer sill has cover fitted

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

gearbox has oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,791 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 60,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 48,663 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 48,660 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 May 2011 40,814 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,605 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,859 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,381 miles

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

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 NDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NDX, 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 NDX registered?

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

Is FE55 NDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 NDX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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