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BD05 FGA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,312 mi
Last recorded150,312 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 150,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 145,408 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 137,051 miles

corrosion on osf shocker and coil spring

slight corrosionon nsf shocker body

Pass 25 Jul 2019 122,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 110,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 110,410 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 103,280 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,427 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 65,220 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,144 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,871 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 41,871 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,715 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,834 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,146 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,343 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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BD05 FGA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BD05 FGA, 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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What year was BD05 FGA registered?

BD05 FGA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is BD05 FGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 FGA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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