MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight rougness n/s/f wheel bearing
Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)
slight roughness n/s/f wheelbearing
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f wheel bearing slighty noisey
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
o/s/r tyre worn uneven
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside front tyre
o/s/r tyre worn uneven
both front suspension arm rear bushes perished
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front suspension arm rear bushes perished
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wipers smeary.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wipers smeary.
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG55 CGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BG55 CGV, 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 BG55 CGV registered?
BG55 CGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is BG55 CGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG55 CGV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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