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BP05 HGF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,106 mi
Last recorded120,106 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 120,106 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 117,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,985 miles

Bonnet secondary catch stiff in operation

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on the edge ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Minor Leak of Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 80,504 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder worn/cuts to tread area advise renewal

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged advise renewal

vehicle undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,502 miles

nearside/offside rear brake dust shields corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 10 Aug 2015 64,056 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 64,056 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,340 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,614 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,357 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,754 miles

OSF Tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,306 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,836 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,997 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 HGF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HGF, 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 HGF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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