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BP54 MVM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,114 mi
Last recorded109,114 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 MVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 109,114 miles

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 108,097 miles

both front wings corroded

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2025 108,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet safety catch seized

both front wings corroded

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 106,938 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

front wings corroded

n/s/f brake backplate corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 105,664 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 105,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 104,056 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 102,809 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 101,783 miles

front headlight lenses slightly faded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 101,783 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front headlight lenses slightly faded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 100,071 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,165 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,165 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 95,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 95,193 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,884 miles

front suspension wishbone bushes starting to split

number plates deteriorating

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 93,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front suspension wishbone bushes starting to split

number plates deteriorating

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 92,347 miles

o/s and n/s front lower wishbone, inner rear bushes splitting

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,160 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones, inner rear bushes starting to split

Fail 14 Jan 2013 83,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,673 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,390 miles

centre brake light inoperative

number plates showing signs of age

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,426 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,242 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,757 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres at 3mm and feathering on edges

o/s/r tyre right on legal limit (RECOMMEND REPLACING)

possible tracking may be wearing tyres slightly on front

n/s/r tyre right on legel limit and cracking in tread pattern ( RECOMMEND REPLACING)

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 MVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BP54 MVM, 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 MVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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