MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe - strong advise (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides - strong advise (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps - strong advise (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated strong advise (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp - strong advise (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
offside outer sill slightly damaged - prescribed area
small stone chips on windscreen in swept area and Zone A
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine cover
under trays
Exhaust fairly rusty in places.
Large under body shields fitted.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
two LED's in nearside rear indicator unit occasionally flicker
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
All four tyres have low tread
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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FH55 CGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 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 CGX, 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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FH55 CGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.
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