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FG55 OGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,163 mi
Last recorded94,163 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 OGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 94,163 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Fail 24 Mar 2026 94,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 26 Mar 2025 91,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 89,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 88,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 87,144 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 85,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 83,367 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,330 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 76,387 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 73,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,370 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,024 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management lights on (x2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,807 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,181 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,883 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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 OGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

FG55 OGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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