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AX05 BCZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,592 mi
Last recorded108,592 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 BCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 108,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2021 108,437 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipes to brake flexi leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2020 99,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 99,045 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 91,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 91,211 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm - 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 79,781 miles

Traction control light on. indicating a fault.

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit.

offside front tyre perished and worn on inner and outer edges.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 15 May 2018 79,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on. Indicating a fault.

Traction control light on. indicating a fault.

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit.

offside front tyre perished and worn on inner and outer edges.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 15 May 2017 73,347 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber deteriorated

x2 front tyres worn low 195-65-15

Pass 3 May 2016 67,681 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 60,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2015 60,713 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2014 56,073 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 50,148 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 42,899 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage to o/s/f

accident damage to o/s/r

o/s/r, n/s/r and o/s/f tyres deteriated

tc warning lamp on

Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,899 miles

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

accident damage to o/s/f

accident damage to o/s/r

o/s/r, n/s/r and o/s/f tyres deteriated

tc warning lamp on

Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,269 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,869 miles

ESP light permanet on

Fail 12 Jun 2010 28,869 miles

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

ESP light permanet on

Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,937 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,775 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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AX05 BCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX05 BCZ, 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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AX05 BCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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