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FG55 FFB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,275 mi
Last recorded131,275 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 131,275 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 131,274 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))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 128,970 miles

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

Front corrosion n/s & o/s wings

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 128,961 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front corrosion n/s & o/s wings

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake bind

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 126,937 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front corrosion to n/s & o/s wings

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 126,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front corrosion to n/s & o/s wings

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 124,572 miles

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

Front n/s & o/s wings corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2020 124,558 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front n/s & o/s wings corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2019 120,407 miles

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

Front n/s & o/s wings corrosion

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 120,407 miles

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

Front n/s & o/s wings corrosion

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 111,358 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 109,477 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 107,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 90,124 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 71,768 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 71,768 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,660 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,278 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,710 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,750 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,886 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 FFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

FG55 FFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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