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FD55FCX
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration FD55FCX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
3 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,192 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
31 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 166,613 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,767 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 162,767 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 159,389 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 159,389 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,440 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
2 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 156,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
16 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,104 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear bumper damaged
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- engine management light on
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,069 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear bumper damaged
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- under trays fitted
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 146,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high poor image (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- under trays fitted
- Rear bumper damaged
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,393 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2018 5 Jun 202619 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 138,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
29 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,982 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,816 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
20 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,174 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2015 5 Jun 202620 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 105,174 MI
5 Jun 202619 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,725 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2014 5 Jun 20266 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,755 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2013 5 Jun 202630 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,563 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2012 5 Jun 20266 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,807 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2011 5 Jun 202627 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,845 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- 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)
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FD55FCX was registered on 2005-12-09
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