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FG55 KWR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,763 mi
Last recorded166,763 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 KWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 166,763 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

sills undersealed

Fail 19 Feb 2024 166,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front suspension arms corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 166,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension very corroded

vehicle is corroded very bad underside

Pass 15 Oct 2022 166,193 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 164,610 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 164,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 164,292 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 164,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 163,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear of vehicle. Also rear sections heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 161,952 miles

Brake backplate on offside front now badly damaged

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 161,928 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 153,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 153,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 132,543 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 120,714 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 120,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 108,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 108,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 93,057 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 92,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 78,473 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,723 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 62,723 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,120 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,269 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 44,285 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 KWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KWR, 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 KWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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