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B9 BVW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

226,577 mi
Last recorded226,577 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 BVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 226,577 miles

Nearside Front fog broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge very bad (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2018 225,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front fog broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge very bad (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 204,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 204,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 172,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 160,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 142,254 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 122,763 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 109,581 miles

both front tyres wearing thin,n/s/f down to 2mm recommend further investigation.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 91,204 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 68,122 miles

advise early replacement of front number plate

Pass 20 Sep 2008 46,042 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

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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B9 BVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B9 BVW, 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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B9 BVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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