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BG05 OXR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,664 mi
Last recorded116,664 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 116,664 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 116,664 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,964 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 111,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 102,804 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 92,843 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 78,548 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 78,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,323 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,814 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,308 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,975 miles

nearside rear tyre close limit & bald outer edge

spare tyre puncture ( run flat )

Pass 30 Aug 2010 23,368 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2009 7,804 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 6,506 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 OXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OXR, 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 OXR registered?

BG05 OXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is BG05 OXR safe to buy?

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