MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BD05 UKB safe to buy?
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