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BV55 XBZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,393 mi
Last recorded148,393 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 XBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 148,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 132,106 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp lens faded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 123,759 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 115,713 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 102,734 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 102,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,319 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,174 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 72,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 53,681 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,557 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,856 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 30,260 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,177 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 XBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BV55 XBZ, 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 BV55 XBZ registered?

BV55 XBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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