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AD55 BZY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

113,225 mi
Last recorded113,225 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 113,225 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 113,075 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 108,362 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 103,125 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 98,451 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,602 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 87,821 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 84,813 miles

front n/s + o/s headlamp lenses show signs of wear

Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,686 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 75,654 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,638 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,031 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,296 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,637 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 40,631 miles

n/s rear tyre near limit ( inner edge ) 195/65/15

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,779 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,674 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 25,674 miles

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

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

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 BZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BZY, 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 BZY registered?

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

Is AD55 BZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 BZY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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