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BG54 SZR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,625 mi
Last recorded113,625 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 SZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 113,625 miles

clutch worn/high on pedal

engine idle and emissions erratic fast and idle

front lower wishbones rear bushes perished

front strut boots insecure

headlamp covers opaque poor focal patterns

n/s/f brake wiring loose on bkt

n/s/f side bulb dim

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f top strut bump stop worn

o/s/r brake pads worn low 3mm

rear brakes slight binding

slight engine oil leak evident

winter tyre fitted n/s/f

Fail 9 Jun 2020 113,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s/r brake pads worn low 3mm

rear brakes slight binding

slight engine oil leak evident

winter tyre fitted n/s/f

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f top strut bump stop worn

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

clutch worn/high on pedal

engine idle and emissions erratic fast and idle

front lower wishbones rear bushes perished

front strut boots insecure

headlamp covers opaque poor focal patterns

n/s/f brake wiring loose on bkt

n/s/f side bulb dim

Pass 10 Jun 2019 108,314 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 108,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 102,879 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 98,349 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge, tracking maybe required.

Headlamp lens frosted.

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,515 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,706 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 88,374 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,763 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 77,071 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 68,557 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,535 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 55,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Uneven tyre wear inner edges of rear tyres.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,626 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,679 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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BG54 SZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG54 SZR, 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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BG54 SZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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