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FG55 YMC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,702 mi
Last recorded123,702 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 YMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 123,702 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 112,796 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre bolt in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 112,736 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush 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))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre bolt in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 106,952 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 106,952 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 102,446 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKER PROTECTORS LOSE

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES OUTER COVERING BUBBLING (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILLS BUBBLING AT REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,002 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKER PROTECTORS LOSE

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED IN TREAD LINES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 95,985 miles

rear shocker protectors lose

tyre size 195/65/15

Fail 28 Jan 2021 95,965 miles

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear shocker protectors lose

tyre size 195/65/15

Pass 17 Feb 2020 93,903 miles

Nearside Front rack end has play

rear shocker protectors

steering on stiff side

Fail 17 Feb 2020 93,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front rack end has play

rear shocker protectors

steering on stiff side

Pass 15 Feb 2019 89,092 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SOFT AND DEBONDING/BOTH BALL JOINT DUST COVERS SPLIT

Rear BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO CALIPERS SUSPECTED ARE CORRODED IN RETAINING CLIPS ON BACK AXEL

Rear BOTH REAR SHOCKER PROTECTORS LOSE

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 84,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover split

both front suspension arms rear bushes soft

both rear brake pipes to caliper on rear axel suspect are rusty in retaining clips

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,770 miles

both rear coil springs rusty /steel wheel fitted to off side rear 195/65/15 /off side rear shocker protector lose,/near side front tyre wareing on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 75,568 miles

bot rear coil springs rusty / off side rear shocker protector lose but not considerd to be dangerous

Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,756 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,719 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,744 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,297 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,781 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,521 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,947 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 YMC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

FG55 YMC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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