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BG05 WMY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,063 mi
Last recorded202,063 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 202,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 169,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 138,769 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 108,078 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,248 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 92,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 87,503 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 87,503 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened bearing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2014 82,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 82,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,514 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,250 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,203 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 53,538 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,194 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,720 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 WMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WMY, 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 WMY registered?

BG05 WMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BG05 WMY safe to buy?

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