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BG55 FXK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,221 mi
Last recorded149,221 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 149,221 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 146,224 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 140,036 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 134,865 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 129,558 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 129,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 121,108 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 110,270 miles

both near side and off side front tyres worn heavily on inside edges but vboth legal at test time

Fail 14 Aug 2014 110,270 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both near side and off side front tyres worn heavily on inside edges but vboth legal at test time

Pass 9 May 2013 96,865 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 96,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 1 May 2013 96,611 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 85,751 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr door will not open

Pass 13 May 2010 60,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 46,754 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,371 miles

rear pads low

wipers poor

Fail 31 Oct 2008 40,371 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear pads low

wipers poor

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 FXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FXK, 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 FXK registered?

BG55 FXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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