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FG55 NPA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,920 mi
Last recorded132,920 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 NPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 132,920 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 132,917 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 117,295 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 117,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 97,873 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,625 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,191 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 90,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 79,238 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 68,887 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 61,241 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 61,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 55,263 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

vehicle has covers fitted to underside

vehicle has engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,147 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST WHEN NEW TYRES FITTED

ALL FOUR TYRES WERAING VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES / STARTING TO LOOSE TREAD PATTERN / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.195 / 65 / 15 Y

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO BEING SAT IN RECESS OF SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,558 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 NPA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPA, 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 NPA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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