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BG55 TXO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,290 mi
Last recorded108,290 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 TXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,290 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,467 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 104,886 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 104,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil cleared with diognostic equipment (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 102,108 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,584 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2016 100,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Wheel bolt(s) missing from all four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,152 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,778 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 90,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust clamp missing from rear sleeve

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,894 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 76,894 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,207 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,961 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,254 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,092 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking between the treads

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,744 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 TXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

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

Is BG55 TXO safe to buy?

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