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BP05 DTX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,420 mi
Last recorded166,420 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 166,420 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 166,418 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2017 153,960 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 153,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 146,323 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 146,209 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 136,200 miles

rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2014 123,488 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 114,372 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 101,020 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 85,719 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,245 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,016 miles

both front tyres on 3mm,legal limit 1.6mm,o/s/front tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,504 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 DTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BP05 DTX, 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 BP05 DTX registered?

BP05 DTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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