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AD55 BYP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

175,477 mi
Last recorded175,477 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 BYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 175,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet catch sized

Fail 21 Oct 2021 175,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure wheel arch liner / undertray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet catch sized

Pass 24 Oct 2020 164,830 miles

engine oil leaks apparent

nearside front headlight lens crazed

offside front wing corroded

radiator and front end damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2020 164,827 miles

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

engine oil leaks apparent

nearside front headlight lens crazed

offside front wing corroded

radiator and front end damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2019 155,264 miles

offside front wing holed by corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2018 144,999 miles

offside rear tyre worn badly on the inner shoulder

Pass 27 Oct 2017 136,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 136,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2017 133,942 miles

front discs and pads in poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2017 133,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

engine oil level is low

epc light is on

front discs and pads in poor condition

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2016 123,789 miles

both the front lower wishbone bushes are becoming unbonded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 123,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 109,280 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,003 miles

advise(both front tyres marginal on edge)

advise(engine management light on)

advise(wind screen chipped in zone 'b' outside tolerance)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 102,003 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise(both front tyres marginal on edge)

advise(engine management light on)

advise(wind screen chipped in zone 'b' outside tolerance)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,673 miles

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(nail in o,s,r tyre)

advise(slight wear & lipping on rear discs)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(nail in o,s,r tyre)

advise(slight wear & lipping on rear discs)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,469 miles

advise(front blades smearing screen slightly)

advise(slight wear & lipping on rear discs)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 80,469 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise(front blades smearing screen slightly)

advise(slight wear & lipping on rear discs)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 68,638 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 68,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

REAR BRAKES SQUEEL

Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,880 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 38,315 miles

advise( rear tyres wearing close to limit on 2mm on edge marginal)

advise( slight wear on front & rear discs & pads)

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 BYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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