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BG55 MGV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,100 mi
Last recorded120,100 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 120,100 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 117,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2016 110,185 miles

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

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

coolant level low

no bonnet stay

Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,581 miles

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKING IN TREAD

Rear BRAKE DISC`S CORRODED

Fail 3 Sep 2015 101,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKING IN TREAD

Rear BRAKE DISC`S CORRODED

Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,116 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 90,116 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,369 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,062 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 71,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,800 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 50,386 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 39,534 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear reflector lens cracked

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,667 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 MGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 MGV registered?

BG55 MGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is BG55 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 MGV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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