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BD05 UKB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,354 mi
Last recorded155,354 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 UKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 155,354 miles

Offside Front wing slightly corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(back inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 152,700 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nsr & osr (back brake plate slightly corroded)

Pass 11 May 2019 147,654 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 139,741 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 139,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 130,288 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 130,288 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 119,105 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

advise both front headlights have clouded lenses but still give a beam pattern

advise ns and os front wiper blades split but clearing screen

advise nsr shocker sleeve broken away shocker stem showing

Fail 11 Apr 2016 119,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

advise both front headlights have clouded lenses but still give a beam pattern

advise ns and os front wiper blades split but clearing screen

advise nsr shocker sleeve broken away shocker stem showing

Pass 7 May 2015 105,197 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,639 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,387 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,624 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 63,624 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 51,690 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 51,688 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,881 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 39,881 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 29,541 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 UKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

BD05 UKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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