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BP05 XBE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,904 mi
Last recorded123,904 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 XBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 123,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2015 108,060 miles

engine management light on indicating a fault

front number plate damaged

nearside front and rear tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front disc brake shield corroded

nearside rear disc brake shield corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 107,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

EML illuminated

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

Front Damage to number plate

Offside Front Corrosion to wing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 98,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 98,540 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 93,462 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Traction control light on

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,308 miles

chip in windsceen

traction control light on

Fail 27 Sep 2012 86,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chip in windsceen

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

traction control light on

Pass 9 May 2011 76,007 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,582 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,218 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 45,218 miles

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

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 XBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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