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BT05 WCG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,924 mi
Last recorded127,924 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 127,924 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 122,042 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 114,438 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 107,290 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 100,526 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 92,588 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 88,294 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 88,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 84,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 79,741 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective os & ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,901 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced os & ns (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 74,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced os & ns (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes os & ns (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 70,316 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced os & ns (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,575 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 62,574 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,145 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 56,145 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 49,403 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,907 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 39,101 miles

Drivers Wing Mirror Cover Broken

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,367 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 29,469 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,718 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 WCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel 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 WCG, 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 WCG registered?

BT05 WCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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