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BS54 NDU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS54 NDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025
Pass 24 Jun 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 131,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 124,428 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 117,557 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020
Pass 25 Jun 2019
Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,258 miles

o/s rear and n/s front tyre close to limit, front and rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,692 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 71,395 miles

N/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,411 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 48,661 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 41,320 miles

nearside front c.v boot perished

Pass 8 May 2012 40,392 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 33,417 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 24,346 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 19,230 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 14,366 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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BS54 NDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BS54 NDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BS54 NDU registered?

BS54 NDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is BS54 NDU safe to buy?

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