MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
os rear wheel brake binding
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
os rear wheel brake binding
ENGINE LAMP ON
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ENGINE LAMP ON
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine management light is on
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine management light is on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
air bag warning light staying on
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG05 HFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HFX, 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 HFX registered?
BG05 HFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2005.
Is BG05 HFX safe to buy?
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