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BP05 HGO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,346 mi
Last recorded159,346 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 HGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 159,346 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Underbody general corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2021 159,344 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Underbody general corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2020 149,525 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 141,921 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 141,706 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 132,927 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv boot slight leak (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective & nearside headlights lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing & nearside rear upper casing detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 124,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 114,688 miles

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 10 Nov 2015 106,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted in rear

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 97,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 89,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake back plates getting in poor condition

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 29 May 2012 76,068 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2012 76,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 42,801 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 28,839 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,860 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 HGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HGO, 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 HGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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