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BT05 TTV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

166,731 mi
Last recorded166,731 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 166,731 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023
Pass 28 Jul 2022 131,253 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

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 CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 131,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken LOWER COIL - MIRROR USED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken LOWER COIL - MIRROR USED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

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 CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

REVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 19 Jul 2021 114,422 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 21 Jul 2020 112,151 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 109,712 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 109,712 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 108,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,568 miles

Nearside Rear Condensation in light unit.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 100,150 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,126 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 81,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake back plates are very corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,737 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,228 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,929 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,808 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,981 miles

unable to areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undertrays

Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,955 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 TTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TTV, 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 TTV registered?

BT05 TTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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