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AD55 BZB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,368 mi
Last recorded192,368 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 192,368 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 192,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 168,936 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Fail 21 Dec 2018 168,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2018 150,412 miles

rear tyre treads low

Fail 2 Jan 2018 150,396 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyre treads low

Pass 23 Dec 2016 137,589 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded very slight (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 137,518 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded very slight (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 125,328 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 112,944 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 100,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 89,140 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 77,244 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 65,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 54,565 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 42,656 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 BZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BZB, 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 BZB registered?

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

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