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AD55 BNL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

180,243 mi
Last recorded180,243 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 180,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 179,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 169,192 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 157,204 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 153,133 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 141,891 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 129,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 113,085 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 113,083 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 97,652 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,019 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 62,062 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,177 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,974 miles

slight cracking on o/s/r tryre down center treads

Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,311 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 26,839 miles

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 BNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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