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FE55 WHH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,426 mi
Last recorded126,426 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 WHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 126,426 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 123,755 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 123,745 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 119,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 116,581 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 116,581 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 113,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill deformed/damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2020 111,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,004 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 108,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 99,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,840 miles

Both rear number plate lights are insecure

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 74,054 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 74,054 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 64,742 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2012 47,867 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2012 47,821 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 Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,694 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,725 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 37,725 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 37,493 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,671 miles

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

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 WHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WHH, 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 WHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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