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BG55 VPV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,647 mi
Last recorded100,647 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 100,647 miles

Engine management system fault warning light illuminated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front wing slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 100,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (wing) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management system fault warning light illuminated

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front wing slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 98,232 miles

Nearside Front wing slight body corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 98,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wing slight body corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight body corrosion on both front wings

Pass 1 Nov 2022 94,336 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 94,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 91,975 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 91,975 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,588 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 87,585 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both [incorrect aim/pattern and output] (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,466 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 77,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear brake discs are getting thinner

Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear brake discs are getting thinner

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 60,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2016 53,010 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 53,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking cooler (7.2.3)

Offside Front 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 4 Jun 2015 44,942 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre outer wall scrubbed

n/s/f tyre worn at inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 15 May 2014 39,422 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/r disc brake backing plates

n/s/f outer tyre wall scrubbed and slightly damaged

Pass 15 May 2014 39,422 miles

corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/r disc brake backing plates

n/s/f outer tyre wall scrubbed and slightly damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,157 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 May 2012 29,062 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 29,062 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 21,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,946 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,374 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,294 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 VPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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