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FG55FTD
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration FG55FTD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
22 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,730 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Under body protection fitted by design. Restricted views that are absolute.
- Rear Both back plates corroded.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand.
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Road wheel biding slightly when rotated by hand.
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
22 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,730 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Under body protection fitted by design. Restricted views that are absolute.
- Rear Both back plates corroded.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand.
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Road wheel biding slightly when rotated by hand.
12 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,276 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Full under body protection fitted. Restricted views.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Door mirror damaged.
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- All four brake back plated corroded.
12 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 116,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- All four brake back plated corroded.
- Full under body protection fitted. Restricted views.
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Door mirror damaged.
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,408 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,683 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front body wing corroded
13 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front body wing corroded
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,425 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear stepping on inner shoulder
- Rear brake disc's corroded
- Front brake disc's heavily corroded
21 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc's heavily corroded
- Rear brake disc's corroded
- Offside Rear stepping on inner shoulder
31 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,887 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2017 3 Jun 202619 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,233 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2016 3 Jun 202630 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,578 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
3 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,280 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,623 MI
3 Jun 202616 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,623 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2013 3 Jun 20264 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,299 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2012 3 Jun 202620 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,520 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2011 3 Jun 202620 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
8 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,136 MI
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FG55FTD was registered on 2005-09-29
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