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FE55 WXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,222 mi
Last recorded149,222 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 WXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 149,222 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 149,222 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 15 Feb 2021 142,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 142,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil level at minimum

Pass 10 Feb 2020 135,963 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trialing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

high level stop lamp inoperative

o/s/r twin tail lamp inoperative

Fail 4 Feb 2020 135,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trialing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

high level stop lamp inoperative

o/s/r twin tail lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Feb 2019 124,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 1.6mm, change asap as this is the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trialing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 124,646 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 1.6mm, change asap as this is the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trialing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 112,633 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

rear wiper obviously inoperable

Fail 6 Feb 2018 112,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located appears to be upside down (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

rear wiper obviously inoperable

Pass 3 Feb 2017 104,641 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 104,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

e.m. light is on

Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,713 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 98,158 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,213 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 91,210 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 84,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 79,214 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,382 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,118 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,855 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,846 miles

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 WXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WXA, 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 WXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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