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BE02 ADE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,998 mi
Last recorded175,998 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE02 ADE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2021 175,998 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on front flex y brake pipes and slight pitting at referrals

advice on front windscreen slight chip at n/s/

advice on further look at abs after reset

Fail 7 Feb 2021 175,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on front flex y brake pipes and slight pitting at referrals

advice on front windscreen slight chip at n/s/

advice on further look at abs after reset

Pass 13 Feb 2020 170,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 170,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 165,852 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

WINDSCREEN CRACKED ALONG BASE BUT BELOW BONNET LINE SO NOT AFFECTING VISIBILTY AT ALL AT THIS TIME

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK EXCEEDING 40mm AT THE FAR LEFT OF ZONE B BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING DRIVER'S VIEW AT THIS TIME (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 165,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP IMAGE DIFFUSE (POSSIBLY DUE TO DETERIORATED OUTER COVER) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP IMAGE DIFFUSE (POSSIBLY DUE TO DETERIORATED OUTER COVER) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

WINDSCREEN CRACKED ALONG BASE BUT BELOW BONNET LINE SO NOT AFFECTING VISIBILTY AT ALL AT THIS TIME

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK EXCEEDING 40mm AT THE FAR LEFT OF ZONE B BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING DRIVER'S VIEW AT THIS TIME (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 164,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in lower part of zone B of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both tyres have cracking in the tread.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 164,252 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in lower part of zone B of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both tyres have cracking in the tread.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 155,992 miles

Engine cover and under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

Front Both brake back plates are very corroded.

Front Windscreen has a crack on the bottom lower edge of screen, not in the drivers view.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking in the tread.

Fail 9 Jun 2017 155,992 miles

Engine cover and under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

Front Both brake back plates are very corroded.

Front Windscreen has a crack on the bottom lower edge of screen, not in the drivers view.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking in the tread.

Pass 6 May 2016 148,033 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 May 2016 148,033 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 121,572 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/rear section of under tray is broken and insecure.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre is wearing on inner edges of tread.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 121,572 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/rear section of under tray is broken and insecure.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre is wearing on inner edges of tread.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 98,322 miles

N/s/front tyre is wearing on the side edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 98,322 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s/front tyre is wearing on the side edges.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,873 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,963 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,502 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 51,502 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,218 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,042 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 40,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 35,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BE02 ADE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BE02 ADE, 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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BE02 ADE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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