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BG05 DVO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,016 mi
Last recorded69,016 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,016 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 69,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 66,131 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,092 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 63,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 59,547 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 26 May 2016 59,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,042 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 56,042 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,741 miles

advise front screen scratched

advise nearside door mirror housing damaged still able to see out of

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,347 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Fail 19 Jun 2012 42,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Pass 4 May 2011 37,155 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2011 37,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside door mirror has been repaired using gaffa tape

Pass 5 May 2010 33,023 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 28,394 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey(not rough)when rotated

Pass 12 May 2008 22,967 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 22,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BG05 DVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG05 DVO, 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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BG05 DVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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