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B1 GUM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,328 mi
Last recorded125,328 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 GUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 125,328 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 125,328 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 120,262 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 114,499 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 108,539 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 96,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 90,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,054 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 74,645 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,227 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,204 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,638 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,748 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 29,748 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,824 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,017 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,789 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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B1 GUM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B1 GUM, 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 B1 GUM registered?

B1 GUM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is B1 GUM safe to buy?

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