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FG55 FEV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,093 mi
Last recorded140,093 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 140,093 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 126,257 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 126,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure head lamp broken inside need replacing, also bulb. (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper missing blade and wiper missing. Need new one (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 115,193 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 115,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 109,883 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Offside doors damaging

rear wiper arm missing

under tray fitted unable to inspect testable items

Fail 23 Jan 2018 109,882 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Offside doors damaging

rear wiper arm missing

under tray fitted unable to inspect testable items

Pass 24 Jan 2017 105,430 miles

Central Rear rear wiper arm broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush weak (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush weak (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 99,366 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 99,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Dec 2014 93,392 miles

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

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2014 93,135 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,276 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 88,276 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,154 miles

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

tested wet

Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,568 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 69,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,393 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,606 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,184 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 FEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FEV, 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 FEV registered?

FG55 FEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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