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BT05 FHS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

150,053 mi
Last recorded150,053 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 FHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 150,053 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 142,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 142,849 miles

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 133,556 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 128,347 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner / outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 119,940 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 113,032 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 May 2016 98,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 93,507 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 67,772 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 57,485 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 47,902 miles

console bushes starting to split

Pass 20 May 2009 38,233 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FHS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FHS, 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 FHS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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