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FG55 KWV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

212,612 mi
Last recorded212,612 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 KWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 212,612 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front shocker casing corroaded both

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroaded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2017 190,523 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on 3mm also starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 173,361 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear lower suspension arms, inner bushes perished (both sides)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 173,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Wearing excessively uneven (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear lower suspension arms, inner bushes perished (both sides)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 160,275 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear axle general corrosion

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 160,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear axle general corrosion

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 145,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre getting low 3-4mm approx

Pass 25 Jan 2014 126,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 101,374 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 83,381 miles

nearside rear door not open

Pass 8 Nov 2010 66,870 miles

both front tyres at 3mm

Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,416 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,495 miles

Both front side windows tinted

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 KWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KWV, 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 KWV registered?

FG55 KWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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