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BD55 EOT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,678 mi
Last recorded99,678 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 EOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,678 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 99,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 96,502 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,295 miles

head lights lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2018 90,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 87,205 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 87,204 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 83,598 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 79,177 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 76,277 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 73,511 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2013 73,476 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,694 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 15 Sep 2012 70,670 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads low

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,567 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

crack in offside front foglight glass

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Nov 2009 50,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,731 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 EOT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EOT, 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 EOT registered?

BD55 EOT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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The MOT history for BD55 EOT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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