MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested oil level on min.and service history not known (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer door sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached and wheel arch not secure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear tailgate doesn't open you can inspect back of the seats and seat belts
Both headlight lens deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both headlight lens deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)
Offside front tyre worn close to limit on inside edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
front undertray insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn/corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nail in nearside rear tyre punctured
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nail in nearside rear tyre punctured
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads wearing low
Engine management light on
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BG55 YDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 YDO, 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 YDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 October 2005.
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