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AD55 BFV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,510 mi
Last recorded98,510 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 BFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 98,510 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 94,722 miles

Nearside Front nearside front wheel slightly binding.

all heavy metal on underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 92,214 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe + trailing arms. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,407 miles

Nearside Impact damage to sill.

Rear Axle corroded.

Fail 29 Oct 2019 88,407 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wipers worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged but not affecting light pattern.

Nearside Impact damage to sill.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel loose.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 85,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 85,524 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective 2 x lamps faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,458 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 Nov 2017 82,458 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2016 78,584 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorated due to their age

Pass 12 Nov 2015 45,445 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 75,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp faded (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp faded (1.8.A.1b)

Rear back plates corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,532 miles

N/S/R BACK PLATE CORRODED THROUGH

O/S/R HAND BRAKE CABLE HAS A SLIGHT KNOT!

Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,446 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,061 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,621 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,657 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 37,657 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AD55 BFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD55 BFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD55 BFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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