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FG55 VFD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,294 mi
Last recorded137,294 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 VFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 137,294 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Small chips in screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 135,110 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 132,032 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 145,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 133,766 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 121,476 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front boot cracking

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 121,476 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front boot cracking

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 118,936 miles

Central exhaust sleeve heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush cracking and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 110,780 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 104,459 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,873 miles

advise both front headlamp lens detiorating

Fail 18 Jan 2016 97,873 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise both front headlamp lens detiorating

Pass 15 Nov 2014 88,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 82,266 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,282 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,582 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,131 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 43,917 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,981 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 30,705 miles

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

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 VFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

FG55 VFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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