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BD55 AHE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,908 mi
Last recorded147,908 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 AHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 147,908 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 147,886 miles

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 131,019 miles

Brake servo pipe taped up

Offside Front outer sill corrosion

Rear subframe corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2022 131,019 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 125,062 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2021 125,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 122,052 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 117,306 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 117,380 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 110,212 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 102,919 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,934 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 21 Nov 2015 85,816 miles

marks to windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,802 miles

O/S/F plus O/S/R brakes are slightly binding

Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,244 miles

n/s/r tyre stepped & on limit in places

Fail 26 Nov 2013 75,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 69,219 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,086 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,401 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Oct 2010 61,401 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,632 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,949 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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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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BD55 AHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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