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FE55 OBV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,443 mi
Last recorded110,443 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 OBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 110,443 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 110,441 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,171 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 103,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,315 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 95,300 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 84,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre Inner sidewall split but not exposing cords

rear tyres perishing and worn low at Inner edges

Fail 30 Aug 2011 60,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,981 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,863 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,890 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 OBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

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

Is FE55 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 OBV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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