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FE55 NFG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,351 mi
Last recorded156,351 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 NFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 156,351 miles

Front wheel arch both sides getting rusty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre slight 3/4 wear

Fail 4 Dec 2019 156,316 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides ( fading ) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front wheel arch both sides getting rusty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre slight 3/4 wear

Pass 12 Dec 2018 143,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fading lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fading lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front brake pads getting down

Offside Front door stiff to open

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side walls starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 143,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fading lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fading lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front brake pads getting down

Offside Front door stiff to open

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side walls starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 132,200 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front door stiff to open

Pass 19 Nov 2016 121,465 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 121,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 110,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 101,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2014 101,722 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,133 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 79,523 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 79,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,070 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 58,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,636 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,857 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,097 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 33,083 miles

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

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

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

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 NFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NFG, 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 NFG registered?

FE55 NFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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