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BO55 REH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,125 mi
Last recorded138,125 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 REH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 138,125 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 137,999 miles

Front exhaust Exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 137,995 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 137,413 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 132,979 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 132,496 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front inner bush's cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 131,007 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 127,807 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,924 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 121,924 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 111,649 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 111,566 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 100,712 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 100,705 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,647 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,814 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,721 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 81,721 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,191 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,664 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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BO55 REH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BO55 REH, 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 REH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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