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BG05 FDF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

170,468 mi
Last recorded170,468 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 170,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front & rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 170,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front & rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 169,577 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

bonnet damaged difficult to open and close.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 169,575 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

bonnet damaged difficult to open and close.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 151,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 151,553 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 130,565 miles

low oil 1/2 ltr added

nsf tyre edge wearing

Fail 12 Sep 2012 130,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

low oil 1/2 ltr added

nsf tyre edge wearing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 120,110 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 96,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 96,330 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 75,692 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 75,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,601 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 53,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear 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.

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 FDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BG05 FDF, 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 BG05 FDF registered?

BG05 FDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is BG05 FDF safe to buy?

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