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AD55 BZH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,510 mi
Last recorded71,510 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 BZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 71,510 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 69,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn on the inner edge of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 66,424 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 64,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 62,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 62,153 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 61,178 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 60,221 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod has slight play in ball joint

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 57,426 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod has slight play in ball joint

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,236 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 51,022 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 48,578 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,233 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 41,961 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,452 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,237 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,266 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 25,064 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,925 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 BZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BZH, 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 BZH registered?

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

Is AD55 BZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 BZH shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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