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AD55 BNB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,201 mi
Last recorded119,201 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 BNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 112,447 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 107,559 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 101,957 miles

advise corrosion lip to brake discs

advise exhaust fumes smell from nearside front

advise security of offside front inner wing

advise slight feathering to offside rear tyre outer edge

Fail 25 Jan 2016 101,920 miles

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)

advise corrosion lip to brake discs

advise exhaust fumes smell from nearside front

advise security of offside front inner wing

advise slight feathering to offside rear tyre outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 95,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 95,118 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 90,688 miles

o/s/f c.v boot slight leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,808 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

Pass 11 Jan 2012 63,846 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 63,846 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2009 449,157 miles

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

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 BNB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD55 BNB registered?

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

Is AD55 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 BNB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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