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AD55 BYM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,120 mi
Last recorded175,120 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 BYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 175,120 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And front & rear suspension Components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 169,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 169,679 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 164,971 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 164,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 157,809 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 157,809 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 150,258 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 150,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 122,450 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 122,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 115,609 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 115,609 miles

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

Offside 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 2015 110,351 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,308 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2014 104,308 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,893 miles

Offside FRont Tyre On 2mm

Offside Front Shock Weeping

Slight Perishing To Front Wishbone Rear Bushes

Stonechip In Windscreen

Windscreen Cracked

Wipers Poor

Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,990 miles

Wipers Poor

Front Pads Close To Wear Wire

Stonechip In Windscreen

Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Perished

Front Discs Slightly Worn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre On 3mm

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Rear Tyre Poor On Inner Edge And On 2mm

Stonechip In Windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,951 miles

both rear tyres 2/3 mm

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,975 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 BYM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BYM, 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 BYM registered?

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

Is AD55 BYM safe to buy?

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