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BT05 GXH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,823 mi
Last recorded82,823 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 GXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 82,823 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 81,431 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 80,491 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 79,370 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 78,380 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 77,177 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 77,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,874 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,592 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 74,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,669 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2018 73,668 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a 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)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2017 72,333 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 71,360 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,900 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 68,393 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,664 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 64,664 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 61,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake getting stiff to operate

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,099 miles

handbrake getting stiff to operate

Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,612 miles

2nd cat on exhaust rattling

rear tyres are worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,784 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,001 miles

both front tyre are badly worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,083 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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BT05 GXH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT05 GXH registered?

BT05 GXH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is BT05 GXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 GXH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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