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BT05 UTK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,992 mi
Last recorded114,992 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 UTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 114,992 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 110,233 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective subframe mount

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 106,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 103,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 103,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 99,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened most of disc is corrosion or lipped edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively most of disc is corrosion or lipped edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively most of disc is corrosion or lipped edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively most of disc is corrosion or lipped edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing age. crack related marks in between treads. 225/45/17 91y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 99,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush hanging! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened most of disc is corrosion or lipped edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing!

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively most of disc is corrosion or lipped edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively most of disc is corrosion or lipped edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush cracked and showing age. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively most of disc is corrosion or lipped edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing age. crack related marks in between treads. 225/45/17 91y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 95,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 93,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 20% of inner brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 93,229 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 20% of inner brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 90,222 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 90,222 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 84,412 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 84,412 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 79,791 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,852 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,970 miles

front discs slightly worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,705 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,096 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting,no excessive movement.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 50,096 miles

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

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

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting,no excessive movement.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 37,835 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,052 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 30,052 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,552 miles

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 23 Jun 2008 22,615 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 UTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UTK, 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 UTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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