MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,419 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure both (2.5.C.1b)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs are worn rear brake back plates corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread
rear discs are worn
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle
n/s rear tyre is slightly cut on outer side wall
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Both rear tyre's starting to perish and 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 SMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 SMV, 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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How do I check the history of BN55 SMV?
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What year was BN55 SMV registered?
BN55 SMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2005.
Is BN55 SMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN55 SMV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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