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B14 BSR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,087 mi
Last recorded83,087 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 BSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 83,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 82,975 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened smaller arms bush worn both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 81,137 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 79,168 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 79,168 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 77,133 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 75,794 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 75,573 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,394 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 75,196 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 74,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,792 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 70,045 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,045 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 67,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,857 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,598 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 62,864 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,839 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 58,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,229 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,831 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 40,450 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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B14 BSR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B14 BSR, 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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B14 BSR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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