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BG55 YEC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,405 mi
Last recorded118,405 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 118,405 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 115,604 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 115,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 106,817 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

grease around off side cv boot

Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,826 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2018 93,232 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2017 89,545 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,453 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 85,453 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,346 miles

front tyres worn on edges

offside front shock absorber damp

oil seepage from gearbox

outer edges of front brake discs are pitted

side walls of rear tyres are lightly perished

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2015 81,346 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

offside front shock absorber damp

oil seepage from gearbox

outer edges of front brake discs are pitted

side walls of rear tyres are lightly perished

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2014 77,338 miles

clutch judder and vibration felt through clutch pedal when depressed

gearbox casing damp

offside front shock absorber damp

service light on

various bumper defects

Fail 3 Oct 2014 77,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch judder and vibration felt through clutch pedal when depressed

gearbox casing damp

offside front shock absorber damp

service light on

various bumper defects

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,535 miles

bonnet safety catch siezing up

child seat fitted to offside rear and nearside rear seats

nearside rear wheel centre cap missing

various body/bumper defects

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,196 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front tyres perished and worn on inner edges,offside below 1.6mm.suspect front wheel alignment out of tolerance

offside low,uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

service light on

undertray poorly secured

various body/bumper defects

Fail 12 Oct 2012 69,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front tyres perished and worn on inner edges,offside below 1.6mm.suspect front wheel alignment out of tolerance

offside low,uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

service light on

undertray poorly secured

various body/bumper defects

Fail 12 Oct 2011 63,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,661 miles

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

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Fail 15 Oct 2010 51,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,038 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,899 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 YEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YEC, 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 YEC registered?

BG55 YEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is BG55 YEC safe to buy?

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