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BG55 UZF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,022 mi
Last recorded84,022 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 84,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear sill damage

Fail 31 Mar 2018 84,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear sill damage

Fail 29 Mar 2018 84,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded and holed within 30cm of rear trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front both front nearside and offside headlight aim slight fogged image but pattern still within tolerance

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output light unit condensation in lens not effecting light from distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all 4 tyres perished in between treads

Fail 20 Mar 2018 83,900 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible blown (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear sill damaged

engine/undertrays hinder inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,345 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

all running gear badly corroded

bonnet hard to open second catch jammed closed

Fail 8 Mar 2017 79,344 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding disc and pads overheated (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

all running gear badly corroded

bonnet hard to open second catch jammed closed

Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,181 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 76,181 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,159 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,353 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,036 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,532 miles

Air bag light is on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,742 miles

air bag light on

Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,593 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise air bag light on

Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,164 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 24,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 UZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 UZF, 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 UZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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