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BD55 LHF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,207 mi
Last recorded155,207 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 155,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 147,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 147,226 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 140,326 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 134,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 129,522 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 125,551 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in tread.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 125,551 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in tread.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 119,049 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 115,785 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 112,241 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 102,711 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 101,477 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 19 Oct 2009 90,609 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 2008 64,933 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 LHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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