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BD55 YRR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,109 mi
Last recorded85,109 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 85,109 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 83,604 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 79,060 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 75,802 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 73,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 69,862 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 69,849 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,856 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Aug 2019 66,850 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,543 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,905 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,449 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 38,171 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 28,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,322 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 22,322 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 20,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,472 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 17,284 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 13,819 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 11,185 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 8,887 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 8,887 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 YRR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YRR, 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 YRR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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