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FG55 UEL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,273 mi
Last recorded69,273 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 UEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 69,273 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 66,122 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 65,577 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 65,577 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 64,492 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 63,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 61,548 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 61,513 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 60,002 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 56,548 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 56,548 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 52,716 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Pass 5 Dec 2016 49,190 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 49,190 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 45,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,443 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 37,864 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 37,864 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,951 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,242 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,372 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,586 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,445 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 UEL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

FG55 UEL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is FG55 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 UEL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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