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BN54 HWD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,722 mi
Last recorded82,722 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 HWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 82,722 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 73,184 miles

front tyres tread 2-3mm

Pass 3 Feb 2011 61,496 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 50,903 miles

CAMBELT HISTORY==CONSOLE BUSHES SPLITTIBNG

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 50,903 miles

CAMBELT HISTORY==CONSOLE BUSHES SPLITTIBNG

Pass 15 Aug 2009 47,463 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,508 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 46,506 miles

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

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

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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BN54 HWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BN54 HWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 HWD registered?

BN54 HWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is BN54 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 HWD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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