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FG55 UJF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,759 mi
Last recorded129,759 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 UJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 129,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 123,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nsr Tyre Perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 119,960 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 116,134 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,263 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 109,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 109,021 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 105,911 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 105,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 101,733 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 101,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,991 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 95,991 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 130,776 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 UJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UJF, 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 UJF registered?

FG55 UJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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