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FE55 NFP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,543 mi
Last recorded80,543 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 NFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 80,543 miles

All four backing plates corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear anti-roll bar corroded

Offside and nearside front wishbone corroded

Offside and nearside rear suspension arms corroded

Offside and nearside rear wheel hubs corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 75,928 miles

Front Lower wish bones showing signs of surface corrosion (both sides)

Fail 15 Nov 2024 75,927 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower wish bones showing signs of surface corrosion (both sides)

Pass 16 Oct 2023 71,072 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 67,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 67,183 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 63,585 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,282 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 56,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,312 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 40,340 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,278 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,706 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,810 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 33,510 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,351 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,432 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,142 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,232 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,350 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 NFP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE55 NFP registered?

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

Is FE55 NFP safe to buy?

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