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BG55 VRV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,665 mi
Last recorded176,665 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 176,665 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 176,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 167,693 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 167,693 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 147,100 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 146,164 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 142,443 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Jan 2020 142,440 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 6 Feb 2019 137,356 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Feb 2019 137,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Feb 2018 127,591 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Jun 2016 111,822 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint anti roll bar link rod joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 118,812 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,204 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,304 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,905 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 VRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

BG55 VRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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