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FE55 WJJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

188,363 mi
Last recorded188,363 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 WJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 188,363 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Edge of wing corroded split and represents a danger to pedestrians if brushed against (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front off sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Inadequate effort recorded (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill excessively corroded "indicated by collapsed jacking point" (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Previous repair to sill is considered to be inadequate "multiple patch panels attached with stitch welding " Fitment of full replacement sill panel advised" (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Edge of wing corroded split and represents a danger to pedestrians if brushed against (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes from rear flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes to rear flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor excessively corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive corrosion is evident on the underside of this vehicle, with many areas being unable to be fully assessed due to presence of underbody protection / plastic guards. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension component bushes extensively but not yet excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 172,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers

Pass 12 Oct 2022 157,830 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 146,132 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 138,785 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 130,562 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 116,582 miles

Front headlight lenses deteriorated

Front tyres worn to 3mm approx

Rear tyres worn to 3mm approx

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,775 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,717 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,290 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,938 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,200 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,417 miles

Advise ESP light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,718 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,364 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,820 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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

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