MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front headlamps misted and have slightly poor beam image
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front headlamps misted and have slightly poor beam image
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low on edges (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R TYRE WORN INSIDE
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BD55 ZSW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?
BD55 ZSW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2005.
Is BD55 ZSW safe to buy?
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