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FE55 WJK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

208,602 mi
Last recorded208,602 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 WJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 208,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 190,098 miles

Near side rear brake disc backing plate slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 177,183 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2018 177,175 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both front wings sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

reverse lamp inoperative

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 168,954 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front wheel arches (strong advise) (6.1.B.2)

Front resistance when turning wheels

Nearside Front tyre had 10 P.S.I

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing and tyre had 10 P.S.I (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs very corroded (strong advise) (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts and starting to bind also (3.7.B.3)

middle section sleeve corroded and loose

oil sensor message on dash

Pass 28 Oct 2016 160,139 miles

Both front wheels have slight resistance when rotated at time of test

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 160,139 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front wheels have slight resistance when rotated at time of test

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***recommend full inspection*** (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + showing signs of overheating ****STRONG ADVISE**** (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 150,330 miles

All brake back plates corroded

Front brake disc's corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 150,329 miles

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

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

All brake back plates corroded

Front brake disc's corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 129,783 miles

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

front backing plates deteriorated

o/s/f backing plate deteriorated

o/s/f wiperblade slightly smears windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2013 105,847 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 105,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2012 80,508 miles

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

cover over eng and under vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,335 miles

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

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

cover over eng

front discs are worn

rear discs are worn

Pass 6 Nov 2010 65,119 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,604 miles

engine under tray fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

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 WJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJK, 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 WJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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