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BG55 HBF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,454 mi
Last recorded90,454 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 90,454 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 24 Aug 2017 90,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,097 miles

Nearside Rear Has damage to side wall of tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Has damage to side wall of tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,976 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,451 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 57,702 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 57,702 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,042 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,719 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 34,222 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008

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

nail in n/s/r/tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2008

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

nail in n/s/r/tyre

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 HBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HBF, 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 HBF registered?

BG55 HBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is BG55 HBF safe to buy?

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