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BG05 VOM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,736 mi
Last recorded144,736 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 144,736 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 144,735 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 139,303 miles

Offside Front back plate missing

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear back plates coroded

interior door handle insicure

Fail 31 Aug 2016 139,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage door trim insicure (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front back plate missing

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear back plates coroded

interior door handle insicure

Pass 24 Dec 2014 120,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front & o/s/r tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

Fail 24 Dec 2014 120,374 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front & o/s/r tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 105,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

all brake backplates rusting.bottom engine cover broken.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 105,082 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

all brake backplates rusting.bottom engine cover broken.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 97,745 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 87,431 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 87,431 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner tread

Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,850 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,809 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 59,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 41,973 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 VOM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VOM, 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 VOM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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