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BD55 HUT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,356 mi
Last recorded118,356 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 HUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 118,356 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 118,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 118,167 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 118,135 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 118,004 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S AND O/S APPROX 3 TO 4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 117,587 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 117,587 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH N/S AND O/S SPLIT AND SHOWING CORDS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 109,774 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 102,689 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 95,292 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,180 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 87,180 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner rack arm has slight play

Rear engine mount bush split

Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,839 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,227 miles

Both front brake discs have corrosion on inner surface

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,145 miles

Both front brake discs corroded & pitted on inner edges

N/S/R tyre has a cut on tread not cut to cords

Pass 10 May 2010 46,557 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,238 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 25,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 25,638 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 HUT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HUT, 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 HUT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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