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BG55 HAA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,707 mi
Last recorded151,707 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 151,707 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 128,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 128,363 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 113,962 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,595 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Front wishbone rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Nearside front tyre heavily perished and close to limit in places

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre heavily perished and very close to limit

Play in gearbox mount

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2018 103,595 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Front wishbone rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Nearside front tyre heavily perished and close to limit in places

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre heavily perished and very close to limit

Play in gearbox mount

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 103,012 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2017

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 97,766 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,427 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2015 87,427 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,935 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 77,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,128 miles

N/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge.

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

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 51,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,051 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,836 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 22,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,634 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 HAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HAA, 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 HAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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