MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,136 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear 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 Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
front tyres wearing smooth on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG55 DBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 FG55 DBO, 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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What year was FG55 DBO registered?
FG55 DBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2005.
Is FG55 DBO safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG55 DBO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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