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BV05 FZU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,238 mi
Last recorded129,238 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 FZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 129,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing missing but still operates correctly (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 24 Sep 2015 123,135 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen damaged but not in direct vision of driver

Pass 23 Sep 2014 116,606 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 116,606 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,883 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,484 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,052 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 64,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 64,041 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,418 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 53,415 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

airbag light on.

bottoms of rear springs not visable.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,899 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,323 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 FZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV05 FZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 FZU registered?

BV05 FZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 FZU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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