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BG05 FEM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,762 mi
Last recorded109,762 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 109,762 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 109,762 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,610 miles

Airbag light not working

Exhaust corroded

N/S/F Bumper/wing damaged

N/S/F Tyre wall cut and perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R Tyre wall perished and severely perished between wall and tread

Fail 29 Jun 2015 101,423 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light on

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S Side repeater lens/door mirror casing damaged

N/S/F Bumper/wing damaged

N/S/F Tyre wall cut and perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/R Tyre wall perished and severely perished between wall and tread

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,395 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 88,337 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,660 miles

rear tyres slightly mis-shaped on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2010 55,426 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 49,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise slight lips & corrososion to b/discs but pads new

Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,101 miles

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise slight lips & corrososion to b/discs but pads new

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,024 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 26,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 26,612 miles

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

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

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 FEM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FEM, 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 FEM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 FEM safe to buy?

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