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BO55 DCB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,994 mi
Last recorded128,994 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 DCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 128,994 miles

Front both side wheel arches corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2019 128,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both side wheel arches corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2018 122,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,466 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise from O/S/F top mount when turning lock to lock.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 100,720 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 100,720 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 87,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre misshaped

Fail 8 Nov 2014 87,593 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exhaust bracket loose

n/s/r tyre misshaped

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,657 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Managment Light Is On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/R Tyre Has A Cut On Outer Edge But No Cords Exposed

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 69,921 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,915 miles

Front n/s c/v gaiter failing.

Front o/s wiper blade failing.

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,224 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 32,086 miles

uderbody tray preventing a visual inspection of brake and fuel pipes

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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BO55 DCB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BO55 DCB, 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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BO55 DCB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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