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BG05 LPK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

214,442 mi
Last recorded214,442 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 214,442 miles

BRAKE WEAR LAMP ON AT TIME OF TEST

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 214,441 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LAMP (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE WEAR LAMP ON AT TIME OF TEST

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 200,377 miles

all brake discs getting worn

Pass 8 Jul 2016 188,427 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 188,427 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Both front links (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 179,320 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in nearside front and offside rear tyres

Fail 30 Jun 2015 179,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in nearside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 17 May 2014 165,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 158,642 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 157,824 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 138,984 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 125,911 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 125,911 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 LPK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LPK, 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 LPK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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