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BG05 FDC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,029 mi
Last recorded140,029 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 140,029 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 140,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 133,316 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 133,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres feathering on edges and close to limit

n/s rear tyre feathering on edges

Pass 13 May 2016 125,575 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread wall

o/s rear tyre feathering on edges

Pass 20 May 2015 118,795 miles

o/s rear tyre feathering on edges

Pass 21 May 2014 106,554 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres feathering on edges

both rear tyres feathering on edges and cracking on tread wall

Fail 21 May 2014 106,554 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres feathering on edges

both rear tyres feathering on edges and cracking on tread wall

Pass 28 May 2013 94,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2013 94,033 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 76,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 57,293 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 57,293 miles

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

nearside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,765 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 36,722 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 36,718 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,747 miles

both rear tyres feathering on edges

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 FDC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FDC, 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 FDC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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