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BG05 HXK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,805 mi
Last recorded138,805 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 138,805 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Fail 29 Jan 2020 138,805 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 132,390 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 149,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 127,325 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 127,321 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 120,848 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 120,684 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 94,017 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 94,017 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 57,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2014 57,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 52,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 49,432 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 47,118 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 44,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 40,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 37,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HXK, 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 HXK registered?

BG05 HXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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