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BT05 WYL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,106 mi
Last recorded133,106 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 133,106 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 130,734 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 121,153 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 121,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 112,241 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 104,230 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 104,227 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 98,437 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 92,103 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

stone chip on windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 4 May 2019 92,103 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

stone chip on windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 3 May 2018 85,511 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2018 85,511 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 79,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 May 2016 72,224 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 64,783 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,613 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 50,395 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,096 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,945 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,226 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 29,948 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear slight side wall bulge

Fail 25 Jul 2008 23,333 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear slight side wall bulge

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 WYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WYL, 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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BT05 WYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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