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FE55 WHF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,651 mi
Last recorded146,651 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 WHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 146,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 146,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 139,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 135,366 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 135,349 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 132,563 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 132,552 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 125,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 113,656 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,177 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 97,177 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,710 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,280 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 90,573 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split grease emitting (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Dec 2015 90,573 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split grease emitting (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Dec 2014 86,208 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,382 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 81,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,381 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 71,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,112 miles

advice near side and off side front brake discs.

advice near side and off side wipers

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 47,683 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WHF, 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 WHF registered?

FE55 WHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is FE55 WHF safe to buy?

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