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BD05 SYH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,749 mi
Last recorded112,749 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 SYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 112,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Dec 2019 112,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil level low

Pass 22 Aug 2018 94,954 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 94,951 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 84,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,413 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 81,406 miles

Emissions not tested Rear exhaust box excessively corroded (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box excessively corroded and parts of pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm going bald on inner edge replace soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2mm on outer tread replace soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm going bald on inner edge replace soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 78,050 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 78,050 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,551 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 56,715 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 46,321 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 42,195 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 42,195 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f door damaged n/s/f door mirror casing damaged

Pass 15 May 2010 36,503 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 29,247 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 21,597 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 SYH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

BD05 SYH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is BD05 SYH safe to buy?

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