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BD55 HHS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,164 mi
Last recorded94,164 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,164 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 94,164 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 89,665 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 78,719 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,539 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 63,539 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,148 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,833 miles

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

all windows teinted black

front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2009 54,832 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all windows teinted black

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2008 46,874 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 HHS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HHS, 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 HHS registered?

BD55 HHS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is BD55 HHS safe to buy?

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