MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f wheel arch corroded
Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
head lights discoloured
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
head lights discoloured
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension offside & nearside anti-roll bar link upper ball joint dust covers are both deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp plastic lenses deteriorating & slightly fogged (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth worn low on edges,close to minimum limits & tyre case perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth worn low on edges,close to minimum limits & tyre case perishing (5.2.3 (e))
recommend rear tyres are replaced soon
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached Undertray & wheel-arch liner insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Catch seized (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel-arch liner insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres low on edges
rear tyres low
screen chipped
warning lamp on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advise small chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advise small chip in windscreen
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 XGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 XGU, 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 XGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 2005.
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