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BD05 FFP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,348 mi
Last recorded151,348 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 151,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front outer sill slightly damaged

Nearside front outer wheel arch corroded but not holed

Nearside front side light dim

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front outer wheel arch corroded but not holed

Offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Offside rear outer wheel arch corroded but not holed

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 140,771 miles

Front head light lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise attention (3.2 (a) (i))

advise attention to corrosion on nearside front wing and offside front wing also offside rear wheel arch

hand brake only just met minimum requirments 19%

Pass 27 Aug 2017 130,322 miles

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

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

Offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Aug 2017 130,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% very dim,advise attention (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front side light dim

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

Offside Front inner edge devoid of tread

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

Offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 119,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2015 108,295 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 98,452 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds loose

EML light on indicating a fault

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front side light dim,advise attention

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2013 87,918 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,042 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light showing fault on system

Pass 18 Jul 2011 64,080 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops split

Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,073 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2009 41,147 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,604 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,555 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WORN LOW 2MM

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

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 FFP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BD05 FFP, 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 FFP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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