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BP05 DTK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,686 mi
Last recorded173,686 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 173,686 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 164,804 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2015 164,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2014 147,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2013 135,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2013 135,848 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 126,833 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 126,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 114,117 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR TYRE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYING ON NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF BRAKE PIPES

Pass 4 Nov 2010 97,106 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 97,092 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 79,742 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 63,460 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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BP05 DTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DTK, 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 DTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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