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BT05 WUC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,151 mi
Last recorded70,151 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 70,151 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 68,059 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 65,582 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 63,856 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,357 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,078 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 60,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,446 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 55,046 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 51,170 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 47,728 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 45,005 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 41,977 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,098 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 35,749 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,377 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,281 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 29,281 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 May 2010 26,219 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 22,794 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 12 May 2008 18,972 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 WUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WUC, 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 WUC registered?

BT05 WUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is BT05 WUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 WUC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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