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BP05 DHD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,925 mi
Last recorded100,925 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 100,925 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 100,925 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear child seat fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2013 86,533 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear child seat fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,348 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 79,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,227 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls tread seperating but cords not yet exposed

Fail 11 Sep 2010 45,200 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls tread seperating but cords not yet exposed

Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,630 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 20,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BP05 DHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BP05 DHD, 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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BP05 DHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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