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BT54 YTD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,380 mi
Last recorded79,380 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 YTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 79,380 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 74,217 miles

Covers Fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2021 74,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Covers Fitted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,224 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 62,804 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,098 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,246 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,290 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 50,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Collection of Light Scratches on Centre Front windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2014 45,908 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front tyrtes 3mm

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,277 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,156 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 22,882 miles

ADVISE FRONT PADS APPROX 5K

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 22,882 miles

ADVISE FRONT PADS APPROX 5K

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,354 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,088 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 YTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BT54 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

BT54 YTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is BT54 YTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 YTD 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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