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BT05 WXX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,744 mi
Last recorded126,744 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 126,744 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 109,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2015 102,169 miles

nearside windscreen wiper starting to split

Pass 5 Jul 2014 97,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,837 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 91,641 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,807 miles

ESP light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear light on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,762 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

e/p/s warning light staying on brake warning light staying on

Pass 10 Jun 2010 59,348 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,971 miles

both front tyres 2mm

front + rear pads low

nsf corner of cill damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,478 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 WXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

BT05 WXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is BT05 WXX safe to buy?

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