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BT55 DWE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,531 mi
Last recorded78,531 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 DWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2014 78,531 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,531 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,417 miles

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

front bake discs poor condition

offside rear brake slightly dragging on

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,107 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,843 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,519 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,999 miles

rear tyres out of shape (saw-tooth wear)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,529 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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BT55 DWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BT55 DWE, 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 BT55 DWE registered?

BT55 DWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is BT55 DWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 DWE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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