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brake pipes have protective coatings
os number plate light inop
osr tyre wearing close to legal limit
suspension and chassis
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns centre outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns (3.4 (b) (ii))
brake pipes have protective coatings
os number plate light inop
osr tyre wearing close to legal limit
suspension and chassis
brake pipes have protective coatings
engine covers fitted
front and rear suspension corroding
nsf tyre wearing on edges
nsr tyre cracking
osf link boot deteriorating
osr tyre wearing close to legal limit
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pipes have protective coatings
engine covers fitted
front and rear suspension corroding
nsf tyre wearing on edges
nsr tyre cracking
osf link boot deteriorating
osr tyre wearing close to legal limit
both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit
bottom arm rear bushes deterioeating
engine and underside covers fitted
oil leak
pinhole in nsf cv boot
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os front and rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit
bottom arm rear bushes deterioeating
engine and underside covers fitted
oil leak
pinhole in nsf cv boot
engine an dunder covers fitted
nsf tyre close to legal limit
nsr light assembly damaged
osr tyre cracking
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Coil spring fractured or broken nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing rough when rotated osr (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low ns (4.1.2 (a))
engine an dunder covers fitted
nsf abs cable insecure
nsf tyre close to legal limit
nsr light assembly damaged
osr tyre cracking
both rear tyres cracking
engine and underside covers fitted
ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating
nsf cv boot deteriorating
oil leak
osf shocker corroding
Headlamp insecure ns (4.1.1 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os (3.4 (b) (ii))
both rear tyres cracking
engine and underside covers fitted
ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating
nsf cv boot deteriorating
oil leak
osf shocker corroding
Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine and under covers fitted
osf tyre wearing on edges
Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
engine and under covers fitted
osf tyre wearing on edges
engine and under cvoers fitted
front and rear brake discs wearing
osf tyre wearing on edges
rear suspension components corroding
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
engine and under cvoers fitted
front and rear brake discs wearing
osf tyre wearing on edges
rear suspension components corroding
Headlamp aim too low ns and os (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
engine and underside covers fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexis (3.6.B.4e)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine and underside covers fitted
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front tyre wear on inner and outer edge
Offside front and rear brakes starting to bind
engine and underside covers fitted
tc light on
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front tyre wear on inner and outer edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front and rear brakes starting to bind
engine and underside covers fitted
tc light on
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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FG55 WXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 WXV, 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 WXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 November 2005.
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