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BG05 NWT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,922 mi
Last recorded158,922 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 158,922 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 158,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 145,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 134,281 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower chip in zone B Windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 122,460 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower chip in zone B Windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake pads moderately worn

Fail 26 Apr 2018 109,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pads moderately worn

Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge, has a flat spot, advise replacement soon (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 97,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge, has a flat spot, advise replacement soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 84,794 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 74,489 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 74,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,455 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,036 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,559 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,773 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 10,308 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 NWT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWT, 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 NWT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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