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FG55 YUV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,878 mi
Last recorded173,878 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 173,878 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides pump not working ? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced only 1 light working in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear brake discs very corroded

o/s/f/wheel arch corroded

whole underneath of car covered in corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2022 170,246 miles

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

general corrosion.

Fail 11 Oct 2022 170,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

general corrosion.

headlamp leveler not checked due to lack of beam pattern

Pass 8 Oct 2021 165,385 miles

O/side cv gaiter slight weep.

Slight drag rear brakes

Pass 30 Sep 2020 163,283 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 163,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 160,767 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 160,767 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 151,821 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 151,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 144,243 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2016 130,643 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 112,155 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 112,155 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 82,340 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 82,031 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 82,031 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,717 miles

Air bag light on

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

n/s/r tyre saw tooth 5/5/4

Fail 26 Oct 2011 50,671 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre thread starting to crack up

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,671 miles

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

o/s/r tyre thread starting to crack up

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,417 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,383 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,611 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 YUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUV, 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 YUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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