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EF55 BBK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

235,388 mi
Last recorded235,388 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 BBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 235,388 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 221,329 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 221,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 221,262 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 201,855 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 192,470 miles

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 192,470 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 181,623 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 181,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 175,142 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Fail 7 Feb 2019 175,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 169,365 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 163,393 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 163,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 157,908 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 157,908 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 150,993 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 143,829 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 143,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 135,512 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 120,204 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 106,673 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and perished.

front pads getting low.

front tyres on 2mm.

rear pads very low.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 106,605 miles

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.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 90,643 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 75,629 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 75,629 miles

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.

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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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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EF55 BBK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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