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BD55 PXF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,714 mi
Last recorded59,714 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 PXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi slightly lose

Pass 2 Feb 2021 58,691 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes small cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes small cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 58,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light worn (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light worn (4.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust flexible joint worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes small cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has age related cracks in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes small cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 58,211 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 57,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 55,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm, bold inner edge (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 54,261 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 54,261 miles

Offside rear brake binding suspect caliper (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,007 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,453 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2012 31,735 miles

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

front pads wearing low and discs lipped

n/s/f washa jet blocked

Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,735 miles

front pads wearing low and discs lipped

n/s/f washa jet blocked

Pass 4 Feb 2011 26,208 miles

esp light on

front pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,952 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,410 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 PXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD55 PXF registered?

BD55 PXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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