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BT05 OEH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,677 mi
Last recorded132,677 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 132,677 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section has some deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 128,262 miles

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

brake pad warning light on but pads are new

o/s/r brake back plate corroded/deteriorated

rear exhaust section has some deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2022 128,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 123,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r and o/s/f brake back plates have some deterioration

Pass 2 Jun 2020 119,872 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear sections have some deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 119,872 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear sections have some deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 114,296 miles

front /centre/ and rear exhaust sections have some deterioration

Fail 10 Jun 2019 114,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front /centre/ and rear exhaust sections have some deterioration

Pass 29 May 2018 107,675 miles

engine tray fitted

floor trays fitted

o/s/r brake back plate has some deterioration

Fail 29 May 2018 107,675 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak section has a slight leak of gases (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine tray fitted

floor trays fitted

o/s/r brake back plate has some deterioration

Pass 8 Jun 2017 100,880 miles

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2017 100,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 93,263 miles

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

both head light lenses have slight deterioration

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlight lenses have slight deterioration

Fail 12 Jun 2015 85,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlight lenses have slight deterioration

Fail 9 Jun 2014 76,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,397 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,661 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 59,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,821 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 48,779 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 15 Jun 2010 39,146 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 29,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jun 2008 24,734 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 OEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEH, 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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What year was BT05 OEH registered?

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

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