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BP54 GWC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,708 mi
Last recorded121,708 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 GWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 121,708 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2018 112,105 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 112,105 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 106,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 101,692 miles

nearside and offside rear lights are slightly tinted

nearside and offside rear outer stills slightly damaged

nearside front tyre is low and going bald on inner tread and is perishing

nearside rear tyre is perishing and has cuts in outer tread and is wearing low on inner tread

offside front lower arm front bush has play

offside front tyre is wearing low on inner tread

offside rear wheel rim is dent on inner face

windscreen has a chip in it

Pass 23 May 2015 99,661 miles

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

after market head light fitted

brake pad light on

off side and near side rear tyres getting low inner edges and going out of shape inner edges

off side front wheel slight damage

slight damage to near side front suspension hub unit

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

small cuts in near side front tyre

Fail 23 May 2015 99,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pad light on

off side and near side rear tyres getting low inner edges and going out of shape inner edges

off side front wheel slight damage

slight damage to near side front suspension hub unit

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

small cuts in near side front tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2013 90,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

surface scar in o/s rear tyre wall

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,530 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2012 76,028 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,966 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 65,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 59,109 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,296 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 48,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,316 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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BP54 GWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BP54 GWC, 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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BP54 GWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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