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BT05 RCY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,821 mi
Last recorded93,821 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 RCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,821 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 82,680 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 74,036 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 74,034 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both outer headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

brake pad light illuminated

Pass 8 May 2017 62,541 miles

os cv boot splitting

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,696 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,615 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,289 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 50,376 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 50,376 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,286 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 36,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 31,724 miles

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 18 May 2010 25,307 miles

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 26 May 2009 19,391 miles

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 22 May 2008 12,993 miles

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items

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 RCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

BT05 RCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is BT05 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 RCY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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