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BD55 AHN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,766 mi
Last recorded148,766 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 AHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 148,766 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 147,747 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 143,602 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 131,631 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 114,028 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 94,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,719 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,728 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,403 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,617 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,263 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,451 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 33,451 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 23,596 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,596 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 AHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BD55 AHN, 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 BD55 AHN registered?

BD55 AHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is BD55 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 AHN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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