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BV55 WME

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

188,920 mi
Last recorded188,920 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 WME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 188,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 188,916 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 182,854 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 182,854 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 176,089 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 176,089 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 141,690 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 141,688 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 117,127 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 117,125 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 92,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,114 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,972 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,736 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 48,186 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 48,186 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and both low on tread.

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge(suggest tracking)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 39,805 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 39,805 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,198 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 19,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,424 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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BV55 WME is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WME, 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 WME is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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