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BG05 ZDD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,136 mi
Last recorded119,136 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 119,136 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s front brake back plate corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 112,461 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2017 102,246 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front headlamp lenses discolored

Fail 17 Mar 2017 102,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front headlamp lenses discolored

Pass 2 Apr 2016 92,579 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,661 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,189 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear brake disks pitted/worn/scowered

Fail 27 Sep 2013 81,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear brake disks pitted/worn/scowered

Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,156 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,180 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,928 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 40,170 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,819 miles

Offside Front 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 ZDD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZDD, 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 ZDD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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