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BD55 ZSF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,422 mi
Last recorded159,422 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 ZSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 159,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

boost pipe leaking

Pass 27 May 2017 149,487 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 149,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 140,381 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 140,379 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 131,992 miles

n/s/f wheel rim repaired

Fail 25 Apr 2015 131,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wheel rim repaired

Pass 31 Jan 2014 127,854 miles

front wishbone bushes getting perished

small cut offside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 31 Jan 2014 127,854 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

front wishbone bushes getting perished

small cut offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Feb 2013 124,141 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 122,213 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 117,100 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 109,899 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 95,765 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge and still only just legal

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 ZSF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

BD55 ZSF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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