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FE55 ZTB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

22,418 mi
Last recorded22,418 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 22,418 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2026 22,413 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All steering and suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 22,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all except nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bush's are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 22,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 20 Nov 2024 22,266 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 Nov 2023 21,920 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 21,920 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 21,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 21,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 21,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brakes show signs of heat

Pass 8 Jul 2020 20,769 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2019 19,926 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2018 19,759 miles

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

slight underbody corroion

Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2016 19,538 miles

All 4 brake discs rusty

Steering light on

Underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2016 19,537 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

All 4 brake discs rusty

Steering light on

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,467 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 19,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

scratch in windscreen

Fail 9 May 2014 19,281 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

scratch in windscreen

Pass 28 May 2013 16,181 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit.

surface corrosion on brake discs.

Pass 31 May 2012 11,716 miles

front brake discs rusty

light scratch in windscreen

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 31 May 2012 11,716 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs rusty

light scratch in windscreen

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2011 10,845 miles

e.s.p light on

Fail 15 Aug 2011 10,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

e.s.p light on

Pass 22 Sep 2009 8,049 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 8,049 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 6,298 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Small split in nearside front CV gaiter

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 ZTB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZTB, 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 ZTB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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