MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Front wing corroded
slight bonnet damage
Nearside Front wing corroded
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
slight bonnet damage
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
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
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet body damage (8.4.2)
Offside Rear tyre worn lumpy inner edge
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
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)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear brakes binding slightly
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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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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