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BT05 TTU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,261 mi
Last recorded99,261 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 99,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 96,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 94,226 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 91,411 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 88,794 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,669 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,340 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,080 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 79,284 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,072 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,519 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,629 miles

Both front tyree de-void of tread on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 71,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyree de-void of tread on inner edges

Engine Management Light illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage n/s rear bumper

Fail 14 Jul 2014 64,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage n/s rear bumper

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,381 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,768 miles

rear tyres poor (cracking in tread pattern)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 40,966 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

lumps in rea tyre treads rec replace

Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,966 miles

lumps in rea tyre treads rec replace

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,632 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 34,551 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,702 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 20,060 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 TTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TTU, 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 TTU registered?

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

Is BT05 TTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 TTU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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