MOT Status
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130,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake servo hose cracked
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lense detriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake servo hose cracked
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement partially split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement partially split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement partially split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement partially split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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BF55 EUZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 BF55 EUZ, 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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BF55 EUZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 2005.
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