VOLKSWAGEN GOLF FN55KGZ has 26 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 114,647 miles 11 months ago on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 10:13.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 25th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

FN55KGZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 2026114,647 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Offside And Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 202425TH NOVEMBER 2025110,604 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202424TH OCTOBER 2025110,421 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 2024110,397 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick Brake Pad Material Separated From Backing Plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202324TH OCTOBER 2024104,782 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Offside And Nearside (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 2023104,782 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater With A Multiple Light Source More Than 1/2 Not Functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Offside And Nearside (4.1.4 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 202220TH OCTOBER 202398,938 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Offside Rear And Nearside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Offside And Nearside (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 202120TH OCTOBER 202294,118 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Offside Front (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Offside Front Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 202020TH OCTOBER 202189,029 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Undercovers Fitted
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 202088,995 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Undercovers Fitted
  5. MAJOR - Front Exhaust System Insecure Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  16. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201917TH OCTOBER 202067,237 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Nearside Outer And Offside Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside Rear And Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  6. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Nearside Rear And Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 201967,149 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Nearside And Offside (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MINOR - Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Nearside Outer And Offside Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside Rear And Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  8. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Nearside Rear And Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201816TH OCTOBER 201960,641 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Nearside Front Outer And Offside Front Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Nearside Front And Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Nearside Front And Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Nearside Rear And Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 201860,641 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Nearside Front Outer And Offside Front Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Nearside Front And Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Nearside Front And Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Nearside Rear And Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201712TH OCTOBER 201854,273 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Nearside Front Outer And Offside Front Outer (2.5.c.1a)
FAILED3RD OCTOBER 201754,263 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Nearside Front Outer And Offside Front Outer (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201629TH SEPTEMBER 201747,551 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201529TH SEPTEMBER 201642,070 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front And Offside Front Tyres Devoid Of Tread On Inner Edges
  2. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Nearside Front & Offside Front (2.4.c.1b)
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 201542,070 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front And Offside Front Tyres Devoid Of Tread On Inner Edges
  2. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
  4. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Nearside Front & Offside Front (2.4.c.1b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201429TH SEPTEMBER 201538,129 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Parking (secondary) Brake Imbalance Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.6b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Wearing Slightly On Inner Edges
  3. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201329TH SEPTEMBER 201433,643 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars Slightly Corroded
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201229TH SEPTEMBER 201329,087 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201129TH SEPTEMBER 201224,643 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 201029TH SEPTEMBER 201120,150 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Scrubbed
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 200929TH SEPTEMBER 201016,361 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Wipers Smearing Slightly
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Brakes Binding Slightly
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 200829TH SEPTEMBER 200912,357 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

FN55KGZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

FN55KGZ MOT Comments

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FN55KGZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 114,647 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,732 miles

FN55KGZ FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration FN55KGZ was manufactured on Thursday 29th September 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 114,647 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,732 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means FN55KGZ has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 63 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 26 Minor, 17 Major, 4 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does FN55KGZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 9th October 2026 FN55KGZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is FN55KGZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 9th October 2026 FN55KGZ does have Tax. Read more

When does FN55KGZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for FN55KGZ will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does FN55KGZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for FN55KGZ will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 25th November 2026. Read more

When did FN55KGZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for FN55KGZ was on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 10:13. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has FN55KGZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for FN55KGZ we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has FN55KGZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for FN55KGZ we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is FN55KGZ?

FN55KGZ is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has FN55KGZ done?

The odometer reading for FN55KGZ at the last MOT in November 2025 was 114,647 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,732 miles per year. Read more

How old is FN55KGZ?

The vehicle FN55KGZ was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 29th September 2005. Read more

What colour is FN55KGZ?

The official colour of FN55KGZ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does FN55KGZ have?

FN55KGZ has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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