MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sill are corroded
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing / wheel arch has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing/ wheel arch has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing / wheel arch has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing/ wheel arch has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both lens are worn (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
both front wheelarches are corroded
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing is corroded (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing corroded (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack in windscreen (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
out side rear tyre low on tread 3mm
vehical due for cam belt change
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
out side rear tyre low on tread 3mm
rear washer not working
vehical due for cam belt change
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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FG55 RLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 RLY, 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 RLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 2005.
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