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BG55 FXO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,282 mi
Last recorded190,282 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 190,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 190,274 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 164,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 164,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 128,059 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 121,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 114,213 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 107,327 miles

All brake backing plates have corrosion

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Slight bind to O/S/R wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2015 100,718 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 100,681 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 90,240 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,517 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Jun 2012 76,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s number plate light slightly insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,418 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,535 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 54,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,523 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 355,557 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 FXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FXO, 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 FXO registered?

BG55 FXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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