MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,355 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s-o/s (4.1.4 (b))
under trays fitted and engine covers fitted
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
Rear axle beam corroded
covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
oil leak on engine
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
Rear axle beam corroded
covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
oil leak on engine
Offside Front door hinges have slight play in them
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
plastic covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel breather loose
o/s/r body damage
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
M.I.L lamp illuminated /engine misfire
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel breather loose
o/s/r body damage
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
light disc corrosion
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
light disc corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BG55 UYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc 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 UYC, 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 UYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 2005.
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