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AD55 BYY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,349 mi
Last recorded111,349 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 111,349 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 7 Jun 2023 111,344 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 4 May 2022 105,755 miles

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

Nearside CV Boot Split

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody Rusting

Pass 13 Apr 2021 98,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside CV Boot Split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Rusting

Fail 30 Mar 2021 98,760 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (Lense Misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside CV Boot Split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Rusting

Pass 22 Aug 2019 96,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 96,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 May 2018 91,793 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 86,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear positioned (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense misting (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear positioned (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense misting (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

engine covers - undertrays fitted restricting inspection

rear shocker cowls insecure

some binding on offside rear brake

underbody - underbody components soiled restricting inspection

wear on front brake pads

Pass 10 Nov 2015 79,157 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edge of tread pattern

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 9 Nov 2015 79,151 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front both tyres worn on inner edge of tread pattern

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2014 72,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

squeal on rear brake application

underbody/underbody components soiled restricting their inspection

Fail 26 Oct 2013 62,508 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 26 Oct 2013 62,508 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,251 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,245 miles

Front bumper lower spoiler coming adrift

Offside front door hinges showing wear

Fail 15 Dec 2011 49,242 miles

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

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

Front bumper lower spoiler coming adrift

Offside front door hinges showing wear

Pass 14 Dec 2010 43,284 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 35,343 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,347 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,347 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 BYY 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 71.4%.

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

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