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AD55 BKO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,229 mi
Last recorded100,229 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 BKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,229 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 corners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 100,203 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 100,157 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 99,088 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,820 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,862 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 92,545 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 83,438 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,707 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 67,006 miles

slight wear to both front inner tyre edges

Pass 23 Dec 2011 59,925 miles

esp warning lamp showing

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,242 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,642 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 31,260 miles

dash switch insicure o/s

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 BKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BKO, 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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What year was AD55 BKO registered?

AD55 BKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is AD55 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 BKO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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