MOT Status
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150,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front sill holed not within a prescribed area
Rear suspension corroded but not to excess
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
Rear suspension corroded but not to excess
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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
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)
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)
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
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
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
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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