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FG55 SFY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,482 mi
Last recorded142,482 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 SFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 142,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 139,631 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES + CUTS TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

UNDER TRAYS

Fail 17 Sep 2019 139,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES + CUTS TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

UNDER TRAYS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 133,953 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 121,915 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 108,260 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 94,552 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,506 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 77,505 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,933 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 65,952 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,674 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,311 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,081 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,602 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 SFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

FG55 SFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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