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BD55 XXE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,273 mi
Last recorded74,273 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 XXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 74,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 74,223 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 67,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,410 miles

headlamp lenses in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished and cracked close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 49,551 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,169 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 49,166 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 48,846 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 48,845 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 47,086 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 47,080 miles

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

Rear reflector missing offside rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,301 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 39,461 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 39,461 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 30,260 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 24,310 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 20,513 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 20,513 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 17,343 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 14,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2011 11,696 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 8,723 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 8,723 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 6,363 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 6,363 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 XXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

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

Is BD55 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 XXE shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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