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BT55 RYK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,049 mi
Last recorded107,049 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 RYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 107,049 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 107,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 96,931 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,037 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,991 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 79,843 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

nsf seatbelt slight damage

Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,795 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 72,789 miles

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

both front seatbelts fluffing/esp light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,538 miles

front tyres are worn on the inside edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,565 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 46,615 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 46,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,604 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 RYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RYK, 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 RYK registered?

BT55 RYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BT55 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 RYK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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