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BT55 HSX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,563 mi
Last recorded47,563 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 47,563 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side front should be replaced (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 47,563 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side front should be replaced (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 45,530 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 178,387 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 176,502 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 174,168 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2021 226,515 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 169,569 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2019 162,260 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 136,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 134,344 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 126,638 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 116,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,996 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 91,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,398 miles

consule bushes are perishing

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are low

Pass 4 Nov 2010 71,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,357 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 HSX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HSX, 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 BT55 HSX registered?

BT55 HSX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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