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BG55 HBB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,735 mi
Last recorded185,735 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 185,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

osf cv boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2018 185,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

osf cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2017 179,183 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 171,575 miles

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

all four brake back plates corroded

both front tyres wearing slightly on shoulders

Fail 12 Oct 2016 171,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

all four brake back plates corroded

both front tyres wearing slightly on shoulders

Pass 27 Oct 2015 163,528 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 163,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 163,401 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 154,469 miles

both rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 146,628 miles

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

slight turbo noise

Pass 19 Oct 2012 137,544 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

both rear brake disc backplates rusted

front brake discs worn - pads ok

rear brake discs worn - pads ok

Pass 8 Oct 2011 124,173 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 110,987 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 98,816 miles

ns mirror glass broken

Pass 21 Oct 2008 87,588 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 HBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBB, 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 HBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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