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BP54 PDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,149 mi
Last recorded185,149 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 PDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 185,149 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 185,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 171,185 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 161,394 miles

Engine managment light is on

Rear seats folded down so could not test rear seat belts

Pass 5 Nov 2014 150,453 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 133,506 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 133,506 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 114,909 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,649 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,790 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,075 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 68,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,889 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 43,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,876 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 27,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

BP54 PDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is BP54 PDX safe to buy?

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