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FH55 ATN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 ATN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 87,600 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 81,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 77,214 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 77,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 71,836 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 66,487 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and nearside headlamps lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

body work damage to offside rear wheel arch area

Fail 17 Jun 2022 66,487 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and nearside front brake hose pipes deteriorated/split/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and nearside headlamps lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

body work damage to offside rear wheel arch area

Pass 21 Jun 2021 59,036 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 53,636 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 53,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs scored/pitted from inner face

Pass 1 Jun 2019 47,137 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,582 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 39,566 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side misted up! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,889 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 35,542 miles

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

Rear discs lipped

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,327 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 30,337 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 26,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 23,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 19,778 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 17,009 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 14,242 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 11,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 11,805 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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FH55 ATN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FH55 ATN, 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 FH55 ATN registered?

FH55 ATN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is FH55 ATN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 ATN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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