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AD05 BSX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

217,716 mi
Last recorded217,716 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 217,716 miles

nearside front headlamp lenes crazed

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 May 2014 204,977 miles

front brake back plates rusty

Fail 21 May 2014 204,997 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine under tray damaged

front brake back plates rusty

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Apr 2013 185,932 miles

brake back plates rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2013 185,932 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake back plates rusty

puncture in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2012 171,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 171,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 150,130 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 150,130 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc backing plates corroded on n/s/f,o/s/f & o/s/r wheels

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s rear light lense cracked

passenger front seatbelt buckle/stalk - outer plastic cover missing

small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2010 129,476 miles

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

nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 18 Feb 2010 129,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 20 Feb 2009 108,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,612 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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AD05 BSX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AD05 BSX, 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 AD05 BSX registered?

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

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