MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened Rear bushes appear to be incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both effecting the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad wire broken
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened Rear bushes appear to be incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both effecting the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad wire broken
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components
Front anti-roll bar link rod boots perished and splitting
Front brakes pulsating in service
Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting
Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection
Bonnet catch stiff in operation
Front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boots perished and splitting
Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading
Headlamp lenses degrading
Headlamp patterns fogged
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boots perished and splitting
Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading
Headlamp lenses degrading
Headlamp patterns fogged
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre worn on edge
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre worn on edge
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
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)
rear brake discs heavily corroded on working face
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
rear brake discs heavily corroded on working face
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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BD55 LHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 LHK, 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 LHK registered?
BD55 LHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 December 2005.
Is BD55 LHK safe to buy?
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