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FG55 XTF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,384 mi
Last recorded189,384 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 189,384 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 165,277 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 164,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested to chassis plate value of 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight bind on near side rear brake

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 161,017 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off front suspension wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 161,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off front suspension wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 155,643 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 150,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 150,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 148,789 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 141,310 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 133,974 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slight damage

Fail 24 Feb 2014 133,873 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slight damage

Pass 26 Feb 2013 123,181 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 123,181 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 111,823 miles

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

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

n/s/r unable to check car seat due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,355 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 95,229 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,247 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 64,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XTF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

FG55 XTF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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