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BD55 BXX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,054 mi
Last recorded61,054 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 BXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,054 miles

Central Rear Rear wiper smear slightly

Nearside Front N/S front wiper smear slightly

Offside Front O/S front wiper smear slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2017 56,787 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 56,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,148 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,527 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s front (4.1.E.1)

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,989 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,218 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,591 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,289 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,980 miles

osf tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,991 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 16,478 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 BXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BXX, 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 BXX registered?

BD55 BXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is BD55 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 BXX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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