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BD55 ZSW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,798 mi
Last recorded150,798 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 ZSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 150,798 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 143,342 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 143,318 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,197 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 125,161 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,417 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 100,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 84,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 78,704 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 65,765 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN INSIDE

Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,860 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,961 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,932 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 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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BD55 ZSW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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