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BD55 WNY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,493 mi
Last recorded133,493 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 133,493 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 133,455 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 127,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 127,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 118,796 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,106 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,481 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 75,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,211 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,121 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,754 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,047 miles

not able to see rear inner brake pad wear.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,706 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 62,064 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,064 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 61,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2010 60,118 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,495 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,630 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 WNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WNY, 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 WNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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