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BP05 ODM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,897 mi
Last recorded172,897 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 172,897 miles

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

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

Underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2023 172,897 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 170,959 miles

Corrosion on underbody, Rear subframe and suspension components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 170,959 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on underbody, Rear subframe and suspension components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 168,111 miles

Both front brake back plates in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2021 168,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front brake back plates in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 166,622 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake backing plates corroded and missing

Fail 21 May 2020 166,620 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake backing plates corroded and missing

Pass 26 Sep 2019 164,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 160,808 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake backing plates very rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2018 160,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both headlamp lenses etched (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake backing plates very rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2017 157,308 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate has corroded

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

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

Offside Front brake disc backing plate has corroded

Offside Front tyre just starting to wear on inside edge

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2017 157,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Both front headlamps misted.

Central Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 151,593 miles

Front Brake backplates corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 140,823 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 23 Sep 2015 140,771 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2014 127,227 miles

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

all brake back plates corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 110,702 miles

All brake backplates corroded.

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

Rear tyres uneven wear inner edges, reccomend replacement soon.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 98,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 98,346 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,200 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 85,200 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,481 miles

front & rear backplates corroded

r/h rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 28 Sep 2010 72,481 miles

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

front & rear backplates corroded

r/h rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,614 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,888 miles

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

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 ODM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 ODM, 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 ODM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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