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BD05 FHW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,596 mi
Last recorded99,596 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 99,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 98,912 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 98,241 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 98,232 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge bald nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 95,430 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,822 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 92,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 85,691 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 79,791 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 75,872 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 75,872 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,172 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 72,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,457 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,622 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,716 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,088 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 44,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,845 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,028 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,057 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 FHW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FHW, 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 FHW registered?

BD05 FHW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is BD05 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 FHW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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