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BG05 HXR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,939 mi
Last recorded119,939 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 119,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 119,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 107,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit/ smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 95,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 83,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn thin - much thinner than N/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated and has slight blow

Pass 21 Dec 2021 71,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracks in tread 195/65 r15 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 71,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracks in tread 195/65 r15 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 60,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated and has slight blow

Pass 19 Oct 2020 58,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2020 58,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,375 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 45,034 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 42,545 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,795 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,422 miles

Offside rear lamp unit damp inside.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,940 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,713 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 32,713 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 28,264 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,700 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,824 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 19,191 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 14,239 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 9,774 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 HXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

BG05 HXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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