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BG55 MHZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,293 mi
Last recorded150,293 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 150,293 miles

Nearside Front sill holed not within a prescribed area

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 4 Nov 2025 150,290 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front sill holed not within a prescribed area

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 31 Oct 2024 144,407 miles

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 144,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 137,501 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 137,481 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 129,928 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 125,007 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 124,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 104,562 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 97,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,763 miles

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

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

corrosion on o/s front wing

Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,589 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 83,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 3mm and outer wall is worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 83,428 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 3mm and outer wall is worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,272 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,479 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,347 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,909 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s and o/s rear brakes have slight restricted movement

Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,571 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 69,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,679 miles

OSR tyre tread stepped & unevenly worn

bonnet very difficult to open. Cable/release handle adrift

engine bay undertray fitted

front brake discs heavily corroded & worn

front brake pads appear very low

slight smear from front wipers

surface corrosion to front brake pipes

vehicle underbody obscured by plastic trim

Fail 10 Jan 2011 62,679 miles

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

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

OSR tyre tread stepped & unevenly worn

bonnet very difficult to open. Cable/release handle adrift

engine bay undertray fitted

front brake discs heavily corroded & worn

front brake pads appear very low

slight smear from front wipers

surface corrosion to front brake pipes

vehicle underbody obscured by plastic trim

Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,948 miles

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

grease residue on offside outer front cv joint

nearside rear tyre starting to perish between tread blocks

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,105 miles

ADVISE 2X FRONT TYRES ON 2MM

ADVISE FRONT & REAR PADS APPROX 2-3K MAX

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR & JUDDER ON FRONT WIPERS

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 MHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MHZ, 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 MHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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