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DG55 BHA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,488 mi
Last recorded207,488 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 207,488 miles

Nearside parking brake recording little effort.

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on the inner end outer edges and getting close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge.

Fail 5 Nov 2020 207,487 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake recording little effort.

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on the inner end outer edges and getting close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 2 May 2019 194,841 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 181,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

plastic covers fitted to underside of car

Fail 16 Feb 2018 181,852 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

plastic covers fitted to underside of car

Pass 2 Feb 2017 171,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 160,841 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 150,820 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 150,814 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 142,617 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 142,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 129,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 115,744 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 115,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise tracking

Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,530 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 99,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 79,719 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 62,012 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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DG55 BHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG55 BHA, 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 DG55 BHA registered?

DG55 BHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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