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2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

135,795 mi
Last recorded135,795 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 BPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 135,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 133,608 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (cover fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (cover fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear suspension heavily rusted

Fail 15 Oct 2024 133,607 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (cover fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (cover fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear suspension heavily rusted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 130,450 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2022 127,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 124,240 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 122,137 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 119,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 115,036 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 110,579 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 104,017 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,341 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 92,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 85,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/f c.v gaitor slight weep of grease

Fail 14 Oct 2013 85,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/f c.v gaitor slight weep of grease

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,968 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,695 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 80,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre inner tread blocks going out of shape.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,430 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f outer cv boot,slight split and seepage

Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,228 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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B12 BPG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B12 BPG, 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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B12 BPG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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