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BD55 WOC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

158,834 mi
Last recorded158,834 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 158,834 miles

FAULT CODES CLEARED ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED AT TIME OF RETEST

Nearside Front FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR WIRES DAMAGED

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Fail 4 Dec 2019 158,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR WIRES DAMAGED

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN INNER EDGE RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN INNER EDGE RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 14 Nov 2018 145,497 miles

EMISSION PLATE ILLEGIBLE

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 134,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 123,398 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,963 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 99,737 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,391 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,124 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,704 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,105 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,187 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,028 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 WOC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WOC, 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 WOC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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