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BP54 RPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,773 mi
Last recorded121,773 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 RPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 121,773 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 119,309 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 118,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 115,405 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 114,392 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 114,392 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,786 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 105,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 95,678 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 90,282 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 84,355 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,851 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 80,356 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,717 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 73,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 73,756 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 67,048 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,048 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 60,495 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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BP54 RPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BP54 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

BP54 RPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is BP54 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP54 RPU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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