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FG55 FDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,625 mi
Last recorded146,625 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 146,625 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 108,819 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 108,818 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No defined pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working Not bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,881 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 91,707 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 84,718 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,514 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 77,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,233 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,897 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,883 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,266 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,313 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,606 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,266 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,360 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 FDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FDX, 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 FDX registered?

FG55 FDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is FG55 FDX safe to buy?

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