MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit .80 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill seat/belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65r15 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass ()
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen {lens deteriorated) (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside headlight lens deteriorated slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs back plates corroded
nsf tyre bald on outer edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
centre brake light bit dim
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
centre brake light bit dim
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
centre brake light bit dim,exhaust smoke level near limit
front tyres wearing low on inner edges
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BN55 SEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 SEO, 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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BN55 SEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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