CarVerify

Free Car Check

BEZ 8474

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,818 mi
Last recorded224,818 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 8474
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 224,818 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 224,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 221,801 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear handbrake effort at min requirement

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 221,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear handbrake effort at min requirement

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 217,132 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

handbrake total calculated performance 16%

n/s and o/s rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2015 212,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s handbrake cable outer broken

rear shocks deteriorated and weak.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 212,755 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s handbrake cable outer broken

rear shocks deteriorated and weak.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 206,311 miles

eml on

Fail 26 Mar 2014 206,311 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 2 Feb 2013 197,647 miles

air bag light on

engine check light on

some werar in o/s/f anti roll bar link rod

Pass 25 Feb 2012 158,697 miles

air bag light on

small grease leak from o/s/f and n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiters

Fail 25 Feb 2012 158,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

small grease leak from o/s/f and n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiters

Pass 8 Mar 2011 113,475 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 113,475 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 113,448 miles

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

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BEZ 8474 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BEZ 8474, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BEZ 8474?

You can check the full history of BEZ 8474 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BEZ 8474 registered?

BEZ 8474 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BEZ 8474 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 8474 shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BEZ 8474 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BEZ 8474. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.