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BT05 KWO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,329 mi
Last recorded131,329 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 KWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 131,329 miles

Reverse light not working

Fail 12 Feb 2024 131,326 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2023 125,745 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 118,663 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 118,659 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 112,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS + OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 108,644 miles

Front NS + S outer CV boots have slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 108,644 miles

Front NS + S outer CV boots have slight leak of grease

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,160 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 98,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,903 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,535 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 66,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,761 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,781 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,029 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 48,275 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 44,762 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,769 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 39,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,232 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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