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BT05 TFV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

246,494 mi
Last recorded246,494 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 246,494 miles

Nearside Rear brake disk back plate corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2022 235,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 235,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 212,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2020 186,237 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 154,486 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorating Rubber Boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 126,780 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 125,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both rear bushes split on lower arms (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 110,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 110,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 96,519 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

on test drive noted car pulls to left badly

Fail 7 Dec 2015 96,519 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

eml light on

Offside Front inner wishbone bolt shortened

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,581 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,808 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,622 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,947 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside parking brake mechanism lever at caliper not fully returning

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,157 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,284 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 21,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,387 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 TFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

BT05 TFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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