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BD05 FGC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,361 mi
Last recorded96,361 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 96,361 miles

1 drive shaft bolt missing.

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

ns and os outer cv gaitors leaking grease but no ingress of dirt.

ns wingmirror glass damaged.

nsf and osf suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

nsf tyre low on tread.

osf brake flexi hose slightly damaged.

windscreen damaged in drivers view.

Fail 8 Jan 2019 96,361 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

1 drive shaft bolt missing.

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

ns and os outer cv gaitors leaking grease but no ingress of dirt.

ns wingmirror glass damaged.

nsf and osf suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

nsf tyre low on tread.

osf brake flexi hose slightly damaged.

windscreen damaged in drivers view.

Pass 22 Dec 2017 79,735 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 67,463 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 62,667 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 55,867 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 5 Jun 2014 48,628 miles

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,678 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre heavly cracking between tread

off side rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,533 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,693 miles

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

Slight surface cracks on N/S/F and N/S/R Tyres.

Pass 11 May 2009 19,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 15,455 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 FGC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BD05 FGC, 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 FGC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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