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BN54 HWR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,177 mi
Last recorded148,177 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 HWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 148,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 131,329 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses cracking with age as marked

Fail 9 Jul 2018 131,329 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake flexi hoses cracking with age as marked

no reverse lights

Pass 13 Jul 2017 115,750 miles

EML ON

O/S/F/TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats folded away

Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,795 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

engine lamp shows fault

Pass 16 Jul 2015 91,296 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light staying on

hilevel stoplight inoperative

nearside front wheeltrim missing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,163 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 83,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,560 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light staying on

Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,364 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,539 miles

hilevel stoplight inoperative

Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,445 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 41,267 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,578 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 29,578 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 HWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN54 HWR, 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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BN54 HWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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