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BN55 SPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,064 mi
Last recorded112,064 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 SPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,064 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 112,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,792 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,697 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

OIL LEVEL ON MIN

SIGNS OF CV GREASE ON NEARSIDE CV GAITER / POSS PIN HOLED

Fail 25 Oct 2014 85,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / ENCROACHING ONTO BRAKING SURFACE / ADVISE TO REPLACE

OIL LEVEL ON MIN

SIGNS OF CV GREASE ON NEARSIDE CV GAITER / POSS PIN HOLED

Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,335 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / STARTING TO LOOSE TREAD PATTERN 195 / 65 / 15 V

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / ENCROACHING ONTO BRAKING SURFACE

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT COMPONANTS SLIGHTLY COVERED IN CV GREASE

NEARSIDE FRONT CV GAITER PIN HOLED / LOOSING SMALL AMOUNT OF CV GREASE

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON

Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / STARTING TO LOOSE TREAD PATTERN 195 / 65 / 15 V

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / ENCROACHING ONTO BRAKING SURFACE

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT COMPONANTS SLIGHTLY COVERED IN CV GREASE

NEARSIDE FRONT CV GAITER PIN HOLED / LOOSING SMALL AMOUNT OF CV GREASE

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,185 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE FRONT CV GAITER PIN HOLED / LOOSING SMALL AMOUNT OF CV GREASE COMPONANTS SLIGHTLY COVERED / WILL REQUIRE REPLACING LATER DATE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ADVISE TO REPLACE 195 / 65 / 15 V

NEARSIDE WASHER JET SLIGHTLY WEAK

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / BECOMING BALD / CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P 195 / 65 / 15 V

Pass 22 Oct 2011 59,110 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN 195 / 65 / 15 V

PIN HOLE IN NEARSIDE CV GAITER / SIGNS OF SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE

Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,595 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,560 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 SPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN55 SPU?

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What year was BN55 SPU registered?

BN55 SPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BN55 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 SPU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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