MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both weels (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault brake warring light on also (3.4.1c)
Headlamp aim not tested both sides (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise front nearside brake pad warning sensor wire is cut
advise front nearside tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise front nearside brake pad warning sensor wire is cut
advise front nearside tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
advise rear offside tyre is worn heavily on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV55 UMG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BV55 UMG, 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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BV55 UMG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 December 2005.
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