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FG55 FDU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,462 mi
Last recorded115,462 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 115,462 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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underside has general surface corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2017 115,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust sleve corroded (7.1.2)

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

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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underside has general surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,298 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 98,101 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 90,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,120 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,969 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 78,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,407 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,355 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG55 FDU registered?

FG55 FDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is FG55 FDU safe to buy?

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