MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,800 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
seat belt catch covers in rear broken
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
seat belt catch covers in rear broken
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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BG55 FXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 FXY, 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 FXY registered?
BG55 FXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 2005.
Is BG55 FXY safe to buy?
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