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BG05 HXV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,026 mi
Last recorded92,026 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 92,026 miles

n/s screen wash poor

n/s/f and o/s/f outer cv boots have slight weep of greace

Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,977 miles

both dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention

n/s/f outer cv boot has slight weep of greace

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Fail 20 Apr 2018 85,975 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention

n/s/f outer cv boot has slight weep of greace

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,348 miles

o/s/r brake rubbing slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,476 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and tread depths low (Advise attention)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 73,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and tread depths low (Advise attention)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,076 miles

Slight weep of greese from n/s/f over CV gaitor.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,501 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f outer cv boot has slight weep of greace

n/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge and tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 55,223 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to crack/perish.

N/s/f outer CV boot starting to loose greese.

N/s/r tyre low tread depth.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,949 miles

both front brake dises worn

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake dises worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s wing mirrior glass mossing

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge (Advise attention)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and tread depth close to legal limit (Advise attention)

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Apr 2011 43,916 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and tread depths getting low at 2mm

n/s/r brake pads getting low

o/s/f brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

unable to test o/s/r seatbelt as baby seat fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,916 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and tread depths getting low at 2mm

n/s/r brake pads getting low

o/s/f brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

unable to test o/s/r seatbelt as baby seat fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,350 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,040 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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 HXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HXV, 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 HXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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