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BT05 TUH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,438 mi
Last recorded137,438 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 137,438 miles

centre exhaust clamp insecure

front headlamps cloudy

front wishbone rear bushes split

n/s/r tyre low and perished

o/s/f gaitor starting to split

rear anti-roll bar bushes perished

Fail 13 Apr 2017 137,438 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust clamp insecure

front headlamps cloudy

front wishbone rear bushes split

n/s/r tyre low and perished

o/s/f gaitor starting to split

rear anti-roll bar bushes perished

Pass 18 Apr 2016 132,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front disc heavily lipped and over heated

rear discs heavily corroded and pitted on inner face

unable to open tailgate

Fail 15 Apr 2016 132,523 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front disc heavily lipped and over heated

rear discs heavily corroded and pitted on inner face

unable to open tailgate

Pass 15 Apr 2015 127,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp sleeve loose

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 15 Apr 2015 127,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp sleeve loose

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Apr 2014 122,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 122,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 116,782 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 116,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 105,747 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 105,645 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,341 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 92,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,041 miles

n/s outer c/v boot starting to perish

n/s rear seat belt pod casing starting to split

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,516 miles

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

childseats fitted nearside front and offside rear unable to fully inspect seatbelt

Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads wearing thin

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 TUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TUH, 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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BT05 TUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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