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BG55 CGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,396 mi
Last recorded159,396 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 159,396 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

engine management light on

nearside hand brake low effort

offside and nearside headlight patterns very poor

wipers poor

Fail 24 Oct 2017 159,338 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

engine management light on

nearside hand brake low effort

offside and nearside headlight patterns very poor

wipers poor

Pass 27 Oct 2016 147,530 miles

both headlamp patterns poor and lenses deteriorated

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2015 134,840 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 121,332 miles

eng man light on

Fail 2 Oct 2014 121,332 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eng man light on

Pass 13 Sep 2013 101,873 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

O/S/R backing plate corroded

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2013 101,845 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management lamp illuminated

O/S/R backing plate corroded

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2013 101,833 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,969 miles

service light on

Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,371 miles

Engine man light on

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 42,321 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,842 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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BG55 CGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG55 CGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 CGU registered?

BG55 CGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BG55 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 CGU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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