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FE55 NDZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,657 mi
Last recorded128,657 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 NDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 128,657 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 128,571 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 128,571 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 118,862 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 112,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pad wear lamp illuminated

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s rear tyre deteriorating on edges

Fail 30 Aug 2013 112,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pad wear lamp illuminated

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s rear tyre deteriorating on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre excessively perished

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 102,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre excessively perished

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,390 miles

engine management light on

nearside front lower arm rear bush has slight amount of play

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

offside front lower arm rear bush has slight amount of play

offside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

offside front tyre on 1.6mm of tread

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 1 Sep 2011 90,890 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

nearside front lower arm rear bush has slight amount of play

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

offside front lower arm rear bush has slight amount of play

offside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

offside front tyre on 1.6mm of tread

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Oct 2010 81,319 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 81,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 70,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 60,728 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 NDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NDZ, 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 NDZ registered?

FE55 NDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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