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BT05 YGR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,325 mi
Last recorded159,325 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 YGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 159,325 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 159,320 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 156,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 154,006 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 153,993 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 152,319 miles

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns abd os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 152,317 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns abd os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 146,255 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage along rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 146,238 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage along rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 141,042 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 141,013 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 133,758 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level brake lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 126,277 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 126,277 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge to 1.6mm

Pass 14 Jun 2016 109,818 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 109,818 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 101,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,074 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,306 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,111 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,080 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,827 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 YGR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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