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BP05 PZS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,812 mi
Last recorded146,812 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 PZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 146,812 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 145,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 142,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 138,869 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 134,799 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 130,810 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,245 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,059 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 102,823 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 92,958 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,714 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,026 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,563 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 114,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 114,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 90,223 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 90,223 miles

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

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

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

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 PZS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PZS, 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 PZS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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