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FE55 BZD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,480 mi
Last recorded129,480 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 BZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 129,480 miles

E M S light on

FRONT AND REAR SPLASH SHIELDS ON DISCS DETERIORATED

font bumper slight damage

Pass 22 Oct 2016 120,172 miles

EMS LIGHT ON

all brake back plates corroding away

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Oct 2016 120,172 miles

Emissions not tested due to excess blow on front pipe (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EMS LIGHT ON

all brake back plates corroding away

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,924 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,841 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 94,841 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,964 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,964 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 61,185 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,185 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 49,392 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 49,392 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 45,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 45,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 37,837 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 27,515 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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FE55 BZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FE55 BZD, 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 FE55 BZD registered?

FE55 BZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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