MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front number plate cracked but still read able
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front number plate cracked but still read able
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Front number plate is cracked
Nearside,and offside rear tyres perishing
Rear tyre valves perishing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing
various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing
various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front undertray becoming insecure
inner arch, underbody covers fitted
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges
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BG05 LPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LPO, 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 LPO registered?
BG05 LPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2005.
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