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BD05 SWU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,072 mi
Last recorded84,072 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 SWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 84,072 miles

n/s head light damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2020 76,774 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on the inside edge

Pass 22 May 2019 72,696 miles

front tyres worn on the inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on the inside edge

rear brake pads look low

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,918 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 63,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 54,669 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 53,617 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 53,617 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working and broken (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,074 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 49,074 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,256 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,409 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,155 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 26,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 26,117 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 23,635 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 20,741 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 18,858 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 SWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

BD05 SWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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