MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass and advise (5.2.3 (e))
Brake servo pipe taped up
Offside Front outer sill corrosion
Rear subframe corrosion
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad lining falling off (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Brake servo pipe taped up
Offside Front outer sill corrosion
Rear subframe corrosion
Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition
Rear suspension corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear suspension corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top dust split open........ (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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)
marks to windscreen
O/S/F plus O/S/R brakes are slightly binding
n/s/r tyre stepped & on limit in places
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
n/s/r tyre stepped & on limit in places
front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front tyres worn on edges
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD55 AHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 BD55 AHE, 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 BD55 AHE registered?
BD55 AHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2005.
Is BD55 AHE safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD55 AHE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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