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FG55 FTD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,730 mi
Last recorded119,730 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 119,730 miles

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.

Fail 22 Sep 2021 119,730 miles

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.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 116,276 miles

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))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 116,276 miles

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,408 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 113,408 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 102,683 miles

Offside Front body wing corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2018 102,683 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 92,425 miles

Front brake disc's heavily corroded

Offside Rear stepping on inner shoulder

Rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2017 92,425 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 80,887 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 75,233 miles

advise emmision not detected

advise front b/discs corroded inner face

Pass 30 May 2014 65,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,280 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 53,623 miles

Both OS and NS rear tyres perished and distorted on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2012 53,623 miles

Both OS and NS rear tyres perished and distorted on inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 49,299 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 45,520 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 45,520 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 36,136 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 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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