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BG05 WMA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,236 mi
Last recorded179,236 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 179,236 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 173,991 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 161,123 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s outer sills loose

Pass 21 Jul 2016 150,412 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre stretched exposing inner side wall

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

Nearside side skirt insecure

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside side skirt insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2016 150,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre stretched exposing inner side wall

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

Nearside side skirt insecure

Offside side skirt insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2015 140,631 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 140,631 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 133,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 126,453 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 18 Jun 2012 116,300 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 97,602 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 81,681 miles

ADVISE FRONT PADS WORN LOW APPROX 3K

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

NOTE NEW FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES FITTED TO N/S/F

NOTE NEW TYRES FITTED TO REAR

Fail 18 Jun 2010 81,681 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ADVISE FRONT PADS WORN LOW APPROX 3K

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,158 miles

ADVISE ALL TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

ADVISE N/S/F LARGE WISHBONE BUSH PERISHED & SPLITTING (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

NOTE LOWERING SPRINGS FITTED

Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,682 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 WMA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WMA, 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 WMA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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