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BT05 TGJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,848 mi
Last recorded120,848 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 120,848 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 117,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 117,585 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 117,585 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 109,561 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 107,677 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 103,948 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 100,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 99,911 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 99,903 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 95,122 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 87,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 87,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working Wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 79,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,519 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,606 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 53,979 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,979 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,801 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,732 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,442 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,541 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 27,300 miles

ADVISE 2X REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

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 TGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 TGJ, 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 TGJ registered?

BT05 TGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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