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BG55 GZY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,071 mi
Last recorded128,071 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 GZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 128,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 119,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 111,388 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 111,388 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 108,495 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 100,087 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 93,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ?TRACKING (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE ? TRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 85,185 miles

ADVISE BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 30 Aug 2014 85,185 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ADVISE BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,592 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,662 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 54,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,208 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 39,153 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,153 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,355 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,700 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 GZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 GZY, 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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BG55 GZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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