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FE55 XVL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,814 mi
Last recorded171,814 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 171,814 miles

both front brake hoses starting to wear

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

headlight glasses starting to discolour

high level stop light not working

n/s repeater dim

Fail 17 Jan 2019 171,806 miles

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

both front brake hoses starting to wear

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

headlight glasses starting to discolour

high level stop light not working

n/s repeater dim

Pass 9 Feb 2018 160,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres just starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 9 Feb 2018 160,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres just starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2017 154,171 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 149,241 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 141,892 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 131,544 miles

both side inner rear wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Oct 2013 131,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both side inner rear wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 14 Dec 2012 119,285 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 19 Dec 2011 105,486 miles

rear of nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2011 105,486 miles

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

rear of nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,636 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 85,636 miles

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 70,834 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,994 miles

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

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 XVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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