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BG05 VOT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

221,386 mi
Last recorded221,386 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 221,386 miles

bad surface corrosion to structure and rear sub-frame

Fail 10 Feb 2025 221,377 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres almost to cord on inner edges and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bad surface corrosion to structure and rear sub-frame

Pass 30 Jan 2024 210,056 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 210,050 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image due to faded and scratched lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition broken excessively through swept areas (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 200,028 miles

both front wings have corrosion around wheel arches

possible coolant leak from radiator

Fail 3 Feb 2023 200,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern emitted due to faded lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wings have corrosion around wheel arches

possible coolant leak from radiator

Pass 18 Jan 2022 189,329 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 189,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 179,373 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 179,219 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2020 169,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 157,932 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 157,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 147,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders on limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders on limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

Fail 5 Jan 2018 147,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect clouded lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect clouded lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders on limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders on limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

Pass 18 Jan 2017 133,608 miles

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

all brake disc backlates excessively corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 133,604 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

all brake disc backlates excessively corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 121,931 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 104,281 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,315 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 71,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2012 63,024 miles

Front Brake Discs Becoming Lipped.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,237 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 56,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,486 miles

advise front pads over halfway worn through.

advise n/s/r tyre getting low,wearing inner edge.

Fail 28 Jan 2010 47,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise engine management light on.

advise front pads over halfway worn through.

advise n/s/r tyre getting low,wearing inner edge.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 44,303 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 44,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,846 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 VOT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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