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BG54 TBU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,230 mi
Last recorded71,230 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 TBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,230 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,325 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns + os (2.7.2a)

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

Plastic Under-trays

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns + os (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded ns + os (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,621 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,946 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 56,946 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 56,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,234 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,773 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 41,807 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 41,806 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 35,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,479 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,232 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,424 miles

Minor accident damage to nearside rear wheel arch, No sharp edges.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 21,424 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Minor accident damage to nearside rear wheel arch, No sharp edges.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,303 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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BG54 TBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG54 TBU, 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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BG54 TBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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