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BN55 VYW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,405 mi
Last recorded145,405 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 145,405 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 145,405 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 136,720 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 136,720 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 124,271 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 124,271 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 114,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 114,346 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 106,663 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,581 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,888 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,803 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,353 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 VYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYW, 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

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What year was BN55 VYW registered?

BN55 VYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is BN55 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 VYW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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