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BD55 PXG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,701 mi
Last recorded151,701 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 PXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 151,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 146,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 146,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 139,906 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust front pipe corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner steering tie rod joints have slight play.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 139,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust front pipe corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner steering tie rod joints have slight play.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 133,861 miles

o/s mirror glass damaged & only just acceptable

Pass 5 Nov 2013 127,611 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 127,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil level low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 117,890 miles

advise both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2011 108,058 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 97,050 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly /n/s/f washer jet insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2010 97,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly /n/s/f washer jet insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2009 87,674 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 87,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 76,821 miles

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

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

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 PXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PXG, 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 PXG registered?

BD55 PXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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