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AO05 BDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,833 mi
Last recorded154,833 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 154,833 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 147,874 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 147,874 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 141,535 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe weak

nearside rear brake slightly binding on

Fail 4 Oct 2018 141,535 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe weak

nearside rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 11 Nov 2017 135,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 135,532 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2016 128,000 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 127,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 120,808 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2015 114,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 104,854 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 94,754 miles

o/s headlight lens starting to go cloudy

Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,133 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,816 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,872 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,248 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,075 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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AO05 BDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO05 BDX, 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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AO05 BDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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