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BG55 UNH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,889 mi
Last recorded103,889 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 103,889 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 98,085 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,893 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,362 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 85,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,061 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,237 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,005 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 67,005 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,867 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,035 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 49,529 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges still just legal

Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,892 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,166 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 UNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UNH, 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 UNH registered?

BG55 UNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is BG55 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 UNH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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