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BT54 XSA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,592 mi
Last recorded132,592 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 XSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 132,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 128,788 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 128,706 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2020 122,972 miles

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 1 Apr 2020 122,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 107,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 107,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,655 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,913 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 95,913 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,873 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 91,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 85,111 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 85,111 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 81,223 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 81,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 77,537 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 77,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,578 miles

Both sides front brake pads 65% worn.Both sides rear brake pads 75% worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2010 71,578 miles

Both sides front brake pads 65% worn.Both sides rear brake pads 75% worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 67,021 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,399 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges still just legal

Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,996 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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BT54 XSA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT54 XSA, 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 BT54 XSA registered?

BT54 XSA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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