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BP54 MWE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,622 mi
Last recorded118,622 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 MWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2013 118,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 118,622 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 91,944 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 91,944 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

both front tyres getting low

nearside mirror glass smashed.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 76,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2010 76,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 56,300 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 56,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

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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BP54 MWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BP54 MWE, 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 BP54 MWE registered?

BP54 MWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is BP54 MWE safe to buy?

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