MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES ON LIMIT 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated
Front Tyres wearing on inner edges
Head light pattern poor
Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn badly on inner edge requires replacement (4.1.E.1)
headlamp beam images poor
various rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wipers juddering and smearing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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BT55 OVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?
BT55 OVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 December 2005.
Is BT55 OVK safe to buy?
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