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BG05 FDY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,102 mi
Last recorded134,102 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 134,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front wings corroded and bonnet damaged and safety catch stiff

Fail 27 May 2021 134,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front wings corroded and bonnet damaged and safety catch stiff

Pass 18 May 2020 126,068 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

slight bonnet damage

Fail 18 May 2020 126,068 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight bonnet damage

Pass 16 May 2019 117,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges inner edge badly

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges inner edge badly

Offside Rear tyre worn lumpy inner edge

bonnet safety catch poor and bonnet damage

Fail 15 May 2019 117,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges inner edge badly

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges inner edge badly

Offside Rear tyre worn lumpy inner edge

bonnet safety catch poor and bonnet damage

Pass 16 May 2018 107,030 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet body damage (8.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn lumpy inner edge

Fail 16 May 2018 107,030 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet body damage (8.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn lumpy inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 92,781 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 92,712 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,015 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,660 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,905 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 66,214 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,899 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 56,899 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 50,221 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 50,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,739 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 25,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,412 miles

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 FDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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