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FE55 NEO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,925 mi
Last recorded163,925 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 NEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 163,925 miles

front windscreen has 10mm damage in zone A

nearside front roadwheel slight damage

offside rear main arm bush started to split

Fail 9 May 2019 163,923 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front windscreen has 10mm damage in zone A

nearside front roadwheel slight damage

offside rear main arm bush started to split

Pass 27 Sep 2016 152,238 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 143,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 132,457 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 132,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s/r sidelight inop

Pass 14 Mar 2013 120,364 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 109,593 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts in walls of n/s/f & n/s/r tyres

front discs worn

front number plate damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2012 109,534 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts in walls of n/s/f & n/s/r tyres

front discs worn

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2011 98,334 miles

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

spare tyre

Pass 14 May 2010 84,407 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 74,086 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 66,840 miles

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

unable to fully inspect nearside front seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2008 66,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to fully inspect nearside front seat belt due to child seat fitted

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 NEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NEO, 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 NEO registered?

FE55 NEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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