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BT05 GWA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

180,331 mi
Last recorded180,331 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 180,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2023 180,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 174,744 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 166,853 miles

off side rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Apr 2018 155,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 145,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 138,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 131,425 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 125,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 112,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 106,558 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 86,418 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,144 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 46,532 miles

N/S F C/V BOOT SLIGHTLY LEAKS GREESE/N/S REAR /N/S F TYRE WALLS CUTS

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 GWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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