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BT05 WXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,408 mi
Last recorded120,408 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 120,408 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 114,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 110,410 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 109,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 108,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all underbody suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,648 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 101,675 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 101,675 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 May 2019 90,964 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 May 2019 90,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp/joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 82,366 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,698 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 67,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,926 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 42,724 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,126 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,567 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,022 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,025 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,397 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,160 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 13,592 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 WXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT05 WXM registered?

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

Is BT05 WXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 WXM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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