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AV05 BVT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

220,375 mi
Last recorded220,375 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 220,375 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 220,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 209,849 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 189,367 miles

BONNET CATCH STIFF

rear brake pads geting low

Fail 5 Sep 2013 189,258 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

BONNET CATCH STIFF

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads geting low

Pass 31 Aug 2012 162,726 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre scrubbed on inner and outer edges

Fail 31 Aug 2012 162,726 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre scrubbed on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Aug 2011 132,861 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 115,232 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 103,757 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 94,018 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV05 BVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV05 BVT, 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 AV05 BVT registered?

AV05 BVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AV05 BVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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