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B3 SOS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026
Pass 25 Jul 2025
Pass 31 Jul 2024
Pass 26 Jul 2023 39,397 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 38,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 37,899 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 36,992 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 36,581 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,930 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 35,255 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 34,740 miles

both front tyres heavily cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2016 34,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres heavily cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2015 33,765 miles

Both front tyres showing slight wear

Offside front and nearside rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,838 miles

nearside rear tyre showing wear on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2012 22,797 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 20,225 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 17,725 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

small cut in offside front tyre wall

Pass 22 Aug 2009 15,310 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,589 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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B3 SOS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B3 SOS, 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 B3 SOS registered?

B3 SOS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is B3 SOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 SOS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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