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BG55 WNP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,474 mi
Last recorded107,474 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 107,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 96,112 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front head lamp secured with screws brackets broken

Fail 29 Apr 2017 96,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,816 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 89,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 82,782 miles

offside front tyre getting close to the limt

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,041 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,954 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,788 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,591 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,586 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 57,496 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,720 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,912 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 WNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WNP, 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 WNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is BG55 WNP safe to buy?

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