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BT05 VBF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,862 mi
Last recorded62,862 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 54,939 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,474 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has small cracks

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,692 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,867 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,789 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,466 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,265 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 9 Apr 2009 21,021 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,823 miles

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

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

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 VBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

BT05 VBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is BT05 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 VBF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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