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FE55 NEF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,487 mi
Last recorded78,487 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 NEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 78,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,350 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 72,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 65,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 58,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 58,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 54,977 miles

slight deterioration to n/s c/v boot

Pass 19 Aug 2021 52,502 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,971 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 51,142 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,632 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,087 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,291 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,016 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,406 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 37,941 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 34,547 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 27,228 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 29,227 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,854 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 24,853 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,566 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,347 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 NEF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NEF, 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 NEF registered?

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

Is FE55 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 NEF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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