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BN55 ACU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

201,477 mi
Last recorded201,477 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ACU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 201,477 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 186,142 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 186,134 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 168,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 152,451 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 144,079 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 144,079 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 133,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,very close. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 126,595 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 126,595 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 115,913 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn low on outside tread portion

n/s/r tyre worn low on outside tread portion

o/s/f tyre worn low on outside tread portion

Fail 16 Sep 2017 115,913 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outside tread portion

n/s/r tyre worn low on outside tread portion

o/s/f tyre worn low on outside tread portion

Pass 7 Sep 2016 100,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,695 miles

Both headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2015 83,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both headlight lens deteriorated

Offside rear outter side light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 67,450 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,748 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads wearing low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking lever button missing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,349 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,304 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,232 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 34,230 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,744 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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BN55 ACU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BN55 ACU, 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 BN55 ACU registered?

BN55 ACU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BN55 ACU safe to buy?

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