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BD55 GKZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,535 mi
Last recorded134,535 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 GKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 134,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

damage to front bumper

Fail 3 Feb 2020 134,535 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 9 Jan 2019 129,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 129,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 117,734 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 117,520 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels cable not connect to caliper (3.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones both (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both starting to lose correct light image (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,693 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 109,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,125 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 94,546 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 84,772 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,543 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 65,542 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,109 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,015 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 GKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

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

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