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BD55 PYF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,653 mi
Last recorded175,653 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 PYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 175,653 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 154,559 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 May 2018 154,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 137,429 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 137,225 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 137,331 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 126,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 116,875 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 109,573 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 109,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front headlamp cluster damaged but not fully insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2013 102,100 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front headlamp cluster damaged but not fully insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,901 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 72,957 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,311 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 PYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PYF, 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 PYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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