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BD55 EOV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,021 mi
Last recorded116,021 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 EOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 116,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 115,856 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 110,229 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn/Nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 106,904 miles

front pads low

headlamps marked

nsf tyre 2.5 mm

nsr tyre 3 mm

osr tyre 2.5 mm

Pass 14 Jan 2023 103,882 miles

headlamps marked

nsf + osf tyres 3 mm

nsr tyre 2,5 mm

osr tyre 3 mm

Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,126 miles

front pads low

osr tyre 3 mm

Pass 3 Dec 2020 86,994 miles

osr tyre 3 mm

Pass 14 Jun 2019 73,385 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 73,385 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 65,536 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,709 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2015 45,691 miles

rear tyres cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2014 36,131 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,131 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,410 miles

slight oil leak on sump

Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,538 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,131 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,487 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 15 Oct 2009 15,281 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,311 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 EOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EOV, 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 EOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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