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FG55 EZV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,247 mi
Last recorded102,247 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 EZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 102,247 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 102,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 96,561 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 96,559 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 90,166 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 90,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nailed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 82,136 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 82,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 75,361 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 75,360 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 68,946 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 68,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,601 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on innher edge 195/65x15 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,018 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 46,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 v (4.1.E.1)

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on sidewall

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 38,912 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,784 miles

Nsf tyre is on 2mm in the center

Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,260 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,601 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 20,601 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,166 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 9,157 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 5,342 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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FG55 EZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG55 EZV, 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 EZV registered?

FG55 EZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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