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AD05 BCO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,463 mi
Last recorded78,463 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,463 miles

EML On

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,024 miles

E.M.L. is on.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamps are scratched (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear seats and belts were covered with luggage and not tested.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,913 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Front Tyre perished(1956515h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 68,157 miles

offside rear brake binding Advise strip and clean

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,597 miles

front wipers smearing.

n/s/f tyre perrished on side wall.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 64,597 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front wipers smearing.

n/s/f tyre perrished on side wall.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,412 miles

near side front tyre is starting to perish on outer sidewall.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,291 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,485 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 50,485 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,794 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,597 miles

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

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

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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AD05 BCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD05 BCO, 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 AD05 BCO registered?

AD05 BCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AD05 BCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 BCO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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