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BN55 XGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,302 mi
Last recorded143,302 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 May 2022 143,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 133,868 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

head lights discoloured

Fail 4 Jun 2021 133,866 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 130,268 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 130,239 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 123,218 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 101,911 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,372 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 92,362 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,819 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 66,819 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 60,712 miles

rear tyres low

screen chipped

warning lamp on

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 55,457 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,576 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,659 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 37,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 26,131 miles

Advise small chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Aug 2008 26,131 miles

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.

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 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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What year was BN55 XGU registered?

BN55 XGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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