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BT54 PHA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,050 mi
Last recorded102,050 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 PHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 102,050 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 102,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 20 Feb 2017 95,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 94,814 miles

Nearside headlamp deteriorated light output not severely reduced.

Offside headlamp deteriorated light output not severely reduced.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 94,814 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside headlamp deteriorated light output not severely reduced.

Offside headlamp deteriorated light output not severely reduced.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 93,088 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 89,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside rear brake backplates corrodeing.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,391 miles

offside +nearside rear brake backplates starting to corrode.

Fail 30 Jan 2013 83,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside +nearside rear brake backplates starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,804 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 58,114 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 19 Feb 2009 47,175 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 47,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,304 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 36,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

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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BT54 PHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT54 PHA, 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 BT54 PHA registered?

BT54 PHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 2005.

Is BT54 PHA safe to buy?

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