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BC05 HCZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,930 mi
Last recorded133,930 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2024 133,930 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lenses \re very hazy. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation Service brake not fully releasing. (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 127,753 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 118,208 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 113,394 miles

Headlamp lenses hazy

Park brake would benefit from service or repair

Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 99,204 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

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))

Offside front driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2019 99,204 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

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))

Offside front driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2018 92,168 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint All (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 184,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 162,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake discs showing signs of heat damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 162,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake discs showing signs of heat damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 140,407 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 121,759 miles

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

aux belt tennsioner in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2013 103,291 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,417 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 85,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,438 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,831 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 53,727 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,667 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,680 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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BC05 HCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BC05 HCZ, 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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BC05 HCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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