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BD55 KXN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,334 mi
Last recorded204,334 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 KXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 204,334 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Nov 2018 204,324 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

bulb warning on dash

coolant low

pad warning on dash

Pass 2 Dec 2017 194,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back plate corroded o/s rear

Fail 27 Nov 2017 194,027 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake binding

back plate corroded o/s rear

Pass 2 Nov 2016 183,647 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 183,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 169,799 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake efficiency only just met 16% nearside not very good

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 169,799 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake efficiency only just met 16% nearside not very good

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 156,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Fail 30 Oct 2014 156,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 23 Oct 2013 142,515 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 131,750 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 131,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 115,925 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,028 miles

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

nearside rear sill lip damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2009 78,519 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 61,404 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 KXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KXN, 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 KXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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