MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,730 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel biding slightly when rotated by hand.
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both back plates corroded.
Under body protection fitted by design. Restricted views that are absolute.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel biding slightly when rotated by hand.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both back plates corroded.
Under body protection fitted by design. Restricted views that are absolute.
All four brake back plated corroded.
Full under body protection fitted. Restricted views.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Door mirror damaged.
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
All four brake back plated corroded.
Full under body protection fitted. Restricted views.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Door mirror damaged.
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front body wing corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front body wing corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front brake disc's heavily corroded
Offside Rear stepping on inner shoulder
Rear brake disc's corroded
Offside 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 brake disc's heavily corroded
Offside Rear stepping on inner shoulder
Rear brake disc's corroded
advise emmision not detected
advise front b/discs corroded inner face
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
front brake backplates rusted through and n/s/r backplate
lever for park brake on n/s/r brake caliper not returning to stop position
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both OS and NS rear tyres perished and distorted on inner edge
Both OS and NS rear tyres perished and distorted on inner edge
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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FG55 FTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 FTD, 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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FG55 FTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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