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FE55 NEU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,978 mi
Last recorded126,978 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 NEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 126,978 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm (rear) bushes have started to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end section of the offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded as it passes over the top of the rear subframe on the nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Small pinhole in the offside front outer driveshaft gaiter.

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The offside lower outer sill is heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear back plates are heavily corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 126,974 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective The safety catch is seized. (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm (rear) bushes have started to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end section of the offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded as it passes over the top of the rear subframe on the nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Small pinhole in the offside front outer driveshaft gaiter.

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The offside lower outer sill is heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear back plates are heavily corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 120,835 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm (rear) bushes have started to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on tread on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The offside lower outer sill has started to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end of the offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded as it passes across the top of the rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 120,831 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently The safety catch is seized. (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm (rear) bushes have started to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on tread on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The offside lower outer sill has started to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end of the offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded as it passes across the top of the rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 111,016 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 111,016 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on the limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 99,795 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear wheels binding (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on the limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,790 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)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 88,789 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,851 miles

all brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,860 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,075 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,458 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,426 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,384 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,843 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 38,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,740 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 NEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NEU, 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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FE55 NEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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