MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central exhaust clamp broken
Nearside Front tyre wearing edges
Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre wearing edges
Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyres close to limit and perished.
front pads getting low.
front tyres on 2mm.
rear pads very low.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
both rear tyres close to limit and perished.
front pads getting low.
front tyres on 2mm.
rear pads very low.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF55 BBK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 EF55 BBK, 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 EF55 BBK registered?
EF55 BBK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 December 2005.
Is EF55 BBK safe to buy?
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