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BN55 SNY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,114 mi
Last recorded155,114 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 SNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 155,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes ( into floor ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 154,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lamp in door mirror barely working (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front and both rear wheel bearings not fully tested due to sticking brakes

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs quite badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes ( into floor ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 138,302 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn more on inner edge

rear exhaust shield is partially detached and fouling the exhaust

slight brake drag observed at offside front brake

Fail 9 Jul 2018 138,302 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed shown on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn more on inner edge

rear exhaust shield is partially detached and fouling the exhaust

slight brake drag observed at offside front brake

Pass 11 Jul 2017 121,541 miles

Offside headlamp lens is deteriorated, cloudy. lamp barely gives a beam pattern

bonnet stay pivot attachment is detached

engine coolant is low

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2017 121,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust is insecure, as central sleeve clamp is broken and detached (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc has clips but they do not secure the gaiter and grease is leaking from them (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' device installed onto screen (8.3.1b)

Offside headlamp lens is deteriorated, cloudy. lamp barely gives a beam pattern

bonnet stay pivot attachment is detached

engine coolant is low

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet stay deteriorated. mounting / pivot point fixing is broken

both front tyres worn more so on inner edges, worn low at 2.5mm

center exhaust sleeve clamp is corroded and thin

clicking noise from engine puleys area, be be a faulty alternator clutch puley. common fault

engine oil level on minnimum

nearside rear tyre low at 3mm

rear wiper blade does not clear

Fail 7 Jul 2015 85,421 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet stay deteriorated. mounting / pivot point fixing is broken

both front tyres worn more so on inner edges, worn low at 2.5mm

center exhaust sleeve clamp is corroded and thin

clicking noise from engine puleys area, be be a faulty alternator clutch puley. common fault

engine oil level on minnimum

nearside rear tyre low at 3mm

rear wiper blade does not clear

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f,n/s/f & n/s/r brake disc covers corroded

o/s/r brake disc cover missing

towbar wiring plug mounting plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 65,502 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,925 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 55,924 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,997 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,536 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,062 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 31,062 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SNY, 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 SNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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