free car check
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FP55VBY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 19 Nov 2022
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,379 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,671 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,014 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020 5 Jun 20265 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 65,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached anti roll bar snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
7 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,788 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2019 5 Jun 20262 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,188 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both frosted (1.7.5a)
28 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,117 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017 5 Jun 202622 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,847 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
24 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,513 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2015 5 Jun 20264 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,581 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,412 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2013 5 Jun 202625 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,673 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2012 5 Jun 202621 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
12 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,392 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011 5 Jun 20266 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,311 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2010 5 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!
FP55VBY was registered on 2005-12-05
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.