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BG55 VRK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,704 mi
Last recorded145,704 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 145,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 139,150 miles

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2015 133,464 miles

All brake backplates corroded and deteriorated

Both headlamps deteriorated

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Engine oily

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 12 Dec 2014 126,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/r brake back plates corroded

n/s/r tyre cut and perished

Fail 12 Dec 2014 126,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/r brake back plates corroded

n/s/r tyre cut and perished

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 76,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,501 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,506 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 58,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 47,591 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 VRK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

BG55 VRK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is BG55 VRK safe to buy?

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