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AV05 BVX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,903 mi
Last recorded184,903 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 184,903 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2017 180,164 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 167,328 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 151,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 125,088 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 105,118 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres inner tread uneven/starting to go out of shape

Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,419 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,963 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,293 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 55,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 41,147 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,147 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 28,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,250 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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AV05 BVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV05 BVX, 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 BVX registered?

AV05 BVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AV05 BVX safe to buy?

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