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BG05 RFZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,425 mi
Last recorded136,425 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 136,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated no movement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 136,425 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated no movement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 117,245 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 117,242 miles

Central Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 115,280 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 110,904 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 107,517 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 103,021 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 96,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 86,959 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 77,762 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 69,159 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 69,159 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 62,988 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 58,374 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 54,184 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 54,184 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nail nsr tyre tread

Pass 12 May 2009 49,734 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 47,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,672 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)

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 RFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 RFZ, 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 RFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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