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BT55 PZP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,895 mi
Last recorded104,895 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 PZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 104,895 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 91,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 87,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,278 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 80,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 64,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 64,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 47,720 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 47,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,845 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 37,845 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,313 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 33,114 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 29,673 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,590 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,080 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 20,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 16,641 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,345 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 PZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PZP, 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 PZP registered?

BT55 PZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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The MOT history for BT55 PZP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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