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AD55 BWY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,831 mi
Last recorded103,831 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 BWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 103,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s &o/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear all suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 97,256 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 90,042 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 84,013 miles

General corrosion

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,436 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,894 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,963 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,646 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 60,617 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Airbag Turned Off

Nearside Rear tyre Outer Sidewall Cracking

Service Now Indicator On

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,348 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 57,304 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,328 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 45,779 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 45,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,256 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,352 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 42,352 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,627 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,947 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,549 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 BWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

AD55 BWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is AD55 BWY safe to buy?

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