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BD05 FFG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,384 mi
Last recorded199,384 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 199,384 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 199,384 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 199,353 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 191,986 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 170,876 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 166,812 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 159,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 159,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 145,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 145,062 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 133,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r back plate carroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 133,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 124,970 miles

ADVISE O/S/R BRAKE CALIPER HAS A SLIGHT BIND ADVISE SERVICE & REPAIR

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 124,970 miles

ADVISE O/S/R BRAKE CALIPER HAS A SLIGHT BIND ADVISE SERVICE & REPAIR

Pass 9 Feb 2011 113,923 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 110,583 miles

stonechip in centre of screen.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 97,654 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 97,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 83,976 miles

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

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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BD05 FFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD05 FFG, 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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BD05 FFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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