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A4 BOD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,551 mi
Last recorded102,551 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 102,551 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 101,985 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 101,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 101,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,575 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 99,708 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

both headlamp lens's deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2021 98,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 97,311 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 92,803 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 88,426 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 81,230 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,147 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 75,143 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,350 miles

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,638 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 51,810 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,900 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 45,900 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,299 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 38,299 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,239 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,741 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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A4 BOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A4 BOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 BOD registered?

A4 BOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is A4 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 BOD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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