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BG05 LOF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,089 mi
Last recorded165,089 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 165,089 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 144,935 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 144,935 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 120,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 101,891 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

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

Nearside wiper blade split on edges

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

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

Offside front outer cv boot weeping grease

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,555 miles

oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 1 Jun 2011 80,555 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 27 Aug 2010 75,130 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 75,130 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,162 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,418 miles

chip in windscreen

damage on offside rear door

oil leak

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 LOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LOF, 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 LOF registered?

BG05 LOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is BG05 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 LOF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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