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BV05 AOC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,501 mi
Last recorded137,501 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 AOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 137,501 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 137,501 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 131,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 121,871 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 113,845 miles

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

Front chip on windscreen

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,820 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 88,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear discs are corroded,

Fail 27 Jun 2017 88,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 225/40/18 92y asymmatric eagle 2 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear discs are corroded,

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,137 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 75,137 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,297 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Jul 2014 59,297 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Jun 2014 59,166 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 29 May 2013 49,022 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 38,942 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,552 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 25,384 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 20,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,943 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,865 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 15,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BV05 AOC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BV05 AOC, 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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BV05 AOC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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