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161,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire broken
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc backing plates corroded both o/s and n/s
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated In a poor condition: Advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated In a poor condition: Advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Both Brake disc backing plates corroded
Under trays fitted
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Both Brake disc backing plates corroded
Under trays fitted
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Both Brake disc backing plates corroded
Under trays fitted
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded
Rear Both rear brake disc backing plates corroded
Under trays fitted
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded
Rear Both rear brake disc backing plates corroded
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded
Rear Both Brake disc backing plates corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded
Rear Both Brake disc backing plates corroded
Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near side outer c.v. boot leaking
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near side outer c.v. boot leaking
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BK55 FGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 BK55 FGE, 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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BK55 FGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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