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FG55 NXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,387 mi
Last recorded117,387 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 NXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 117,387 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear aqxle is corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 112,518 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 112,513 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 108,802 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 105,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 105,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 103,548 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 103,548 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 100,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 92,449 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 85,061 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,605 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,594 miles

NSR tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,390 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 56,390 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,545 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 48,587 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 48,587 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,752 miles

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,548 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 30,594 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 30,214 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG55 NXW registered?

FG55 NXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is FG55 NXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 NXW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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