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FE55 WHV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

217,525 mi
Last recorded217,525 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2021 217,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 210,868 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 210,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed spare fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 200,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 174,487 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 141,744 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 123,180 miles

Front both tyres wearing low on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated slightly

front grill damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2015 107,449 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 96,014 miles

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

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,618 miles

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

not able to see rear inner brake pad wear.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,482 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,903 miles

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

rear number plate slightly worn/faded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,131 miles

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

front wipers slightly worn

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 WHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WHV, 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 WHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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