MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside / out (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag light on (5.4.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coolant level light on
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coolant level light on
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
when switching from position lights to headlamps, rear position go slightly brighter then return to normal
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
when switching from position lights to headlamps, rear position go slightly brighter then return to normal
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT55 DWM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BT55 DWM, 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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BT55 DWM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 November 2005.
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