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FG55 GGV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,917 mi
Last recorded113,917 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,917 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 107,713 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 107,713 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 107,713 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2020 106,281 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 104,780 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

metal disc guards @ n/s and o/s front and n/s and o/s rear corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2019 104,780 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

metal disc guards @ n/s and o/s front and n/s and o/s rear corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,103 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 99,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 85,772 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 78,503 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,375 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,310 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,375 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2008 20,215 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 GGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GGV, 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 GGV registered?

FG55 GGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is FG55 GGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 GGV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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