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BR03 LOG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,020 mi
Last recorded134,020 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR03 LOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 134,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 133,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight hazed advise a polish

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame and suspension component's corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 133,354 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight hazed advise a polish

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame and suspension component's corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 128,258 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn down to canvas covering on inner edge,advise renewing asap

bonnet catch mechanism sticking

corrosion in rear subframe

front wishbone,rear bushes worn

Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,017 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 115,996 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,743 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 99,704 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 99,555 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 98,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor broke (3.4.2)

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,433 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,555 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,689 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 54,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 54,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both near side tyres have damage on outer sidewalls

both rear tyres inner sidewall spliting

Fail 6 Feb 2012 48,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,691 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,369 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 43,369 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,354 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,953 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,017 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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BR03 LOG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BR03 LOG, 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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What year was BR03 LOG registered?

BR03 LOG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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