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AV05 BWB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,880 mi
Last recorded86,880 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 86,880 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 80,404 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 80,404 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,659 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s headlamp slightly dull

rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 14 Aug 2018 75,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s headlamp slightly dull

rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,944 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease. (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 64,608 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,987 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,939 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,523 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit plus worn smooth on inner edge

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Aug 2012 48,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit plus worn smooth on inner edge

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,270 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,177 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,514 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 BWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV05 BWB, 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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AV05 BWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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