MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bumper insecure Front ()
Oil leak Engine ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc covers (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim not tested Near side front damaged, both lights aims out (1.8.A.1c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres, inners (4.1.E.1)
rear brake excessively fluctuating Both rear wheels (3.7.B.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely Near side rear (3.7.B.6b)
Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control Near side front damaged, radiator hanging out (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak Engine ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc covers (3.5.1i)
Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat
under tray fitted/oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat
under tray fitted/oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre inner edge feathering
Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre inner edge feathering
Offside front tyre inner edge has wear
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN55 FWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 BN55 FWF, 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 FWF registered?
BN55 FWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is BN55 FWF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN55 FWF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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