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B23 WAP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,990 mi
Last recorded59,990 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 WAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 59,990 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 47,011 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 46,887 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 12 Aug 2023 43,208 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 40,509 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps' lenses. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 36,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 34,599 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 34,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside door mirror lens damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2019 34,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside door mirror lens damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2018 33,171 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 31,710 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 31,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located upper and lower mountinmg points (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 30,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 27,926 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 27,926 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 25,407 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 22,886 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,220 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 18,623 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 17,069 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 15,330 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 13,005 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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B23 WAP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 B23 WAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B23 WAP registered?

B23 WAP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is B23 WAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 WAP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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