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BT55 OVV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,262 mi
Last recorded99,262 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 OVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,262 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BOLD INNER EDGE REQUIRES REPLACING VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BOLD INNER EDGE REQUIRES REPLACING VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jul 2020 87,887 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BOLD INNER EDGE REQUIRES REPLACING VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BOLD INNER EDGE REQUIRES REPLACING VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 86,200 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,333 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,223 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 83,223 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 81,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,054 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2011 62,555 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 57,295 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,581 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 30,549 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 OVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

BT55 OVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is BT55 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 OVV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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