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BD55 LHK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,918 mi
Last recorded156,918 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 156,918 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 156,918 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 146,972 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 146,937 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 143,540 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 143,531 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 135,711 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 135,711 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 128,714 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 117,317 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 117,317 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 106,826 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 5 May 2016 106,826 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,520 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2014 101,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 95,220 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 95,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 87,603 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 77,259 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,872 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,509 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,113 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 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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BD55 LHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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