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BD55 AHY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,579 mi
Last recorded121,579 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 121,579 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 116,639 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 110,166 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 102,937 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 102,937 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,848 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 90,031 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,043 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,854 miles

Undershield Fitted at Time of Test

Fail 29 Sep 2008 71,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undershield Fitted at Time of Test

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 AHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AHY, 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 AHY registered?

BD55 AHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is BD55 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 AHY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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