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BT05 DMY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,981 mi
Last recorded115,981 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 DMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 115,981 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 112,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2024 112,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2023 108,640 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 May 2022 105,423 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2021 103,565 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 May 2021 103,565 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 May 2020 102,276 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 96,084 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,810 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 93,809 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,790 miles

exhaust ,cat. corroded

rear no plate faded

rear springs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,032 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Bracket Is Slightly Corroded and Weakened

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber Bump Stop Bush Deteriorated

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

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

Rear Fuel Tank Support Strap is Slightly Corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,930 miles

front tyres 3mm

rear no plate faded

resar springs corroded

wipers poor

Fail 7 Jun 2012 63,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,776 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,893 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,433 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,457 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,848 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 28,848 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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BT05 DMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BT05 DMY, 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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BT05 DMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is BT05 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 DMY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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