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FG55 NNW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,834 mi
Last recorded123,834 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 123,834 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs lipped and scorred

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre badly cracked and wearing low

offside rear tyre badly cracked and wearing low

rear brake discs lipped and scorred

Pass 1 May 2014 115,322 miles

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

n/s rear shockabsorber bump stop perished

o/s rear brake binding

Fail 1 May 2014 115,322 miles

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

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

n/s rear shockabsorber bump stop perished

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 1 May 2013 104,129 miles

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

n/s rear bump stop on shockabsorber perished

Fail 30 Apr 2013 104,129 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s rear bump stop on shockabsorber perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,143 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,923 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,057 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 44,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,412 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 NNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NNW, 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 NNW registered?

FG55 NNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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The MOT history for FG55 NNW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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