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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FD55FDE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 21 Jan 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 74,485 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle corroded
- Underbody corrosion
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 74,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- Underbody corrosion
- Rear Axle corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 71,418 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle corroded
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,104 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- EML Light
- Rear Axle corroded
15 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 64,010 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,767 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os, rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns+os (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns+os (1.1.12 (f) (i))
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,276 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside OSF headlamp lens starting to affect beam pattern .
- Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .
20 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,745 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2019 4 Jun 20264 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,414 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,031 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2017 4 Jun 20267 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,979 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2016 4 Jun 202613 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,741 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2015 4 Jun 202613 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,398 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 4 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,437 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013 4 Jun 202621 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,663 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012 4 Jun 202615 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,617 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2011 4 Jun 20265 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,938 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2010 4 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FD55FDE was registered on 2005-12-09
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