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BT55 UNV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,745 mi
Last recorded95,745 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 UNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,745 miles

Rear both rear tyres out of shape and wearing unevenly on inside edge.tyre fault not a vehicle fault

front exhaust flexi worn but not leaking

Fail 13 Sep 2016 95,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven brake snatching quickly due to restricted movement (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn split and grease being thrown out (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear both rear tyres out of shape and wearing unevenly on inside edge.tyre fault not a vehicle fault

front exhaust flexi worn but not leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corrosion throughout

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise tracking

Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,502 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 57,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,816 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 48,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,226 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,780 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,105 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 23,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,728 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 UNV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

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

Is BT55 UNV safe to buy?

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