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BV05 GAO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,818 mi
Last recorded162,818 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 GAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 162,818 miles

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

numbers of suspension components corroded

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 19 Nov 2025 162,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

numbers of suspension components corroded

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 22 Nov 2024 161,723 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

number of suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 161,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

number of suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 160,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 160,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 159,475 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 30 Nov 2022 159,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 30 Nov 2021 153,261 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

Pass 16 Jul 2020 148,743 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 15 Jul 2020 148,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 13 May 2019 146,469 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 9 May 2019 146,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 5 May 2018 143,872 miles

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

eml on

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 20 May 2017 138,040 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than other pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2017 138,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than other pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 123,251 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 May 2016 123,251 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to wear bars

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2015 109,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both plastic headlamps scratced slightly bluuring image

Fail 12 Feb 2015 109,764 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet latch siezed closed unjam and lubricate

both plastic headlamps scratced slightly bluuring image

Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both plastic headlamp units scratched slightly bluuring image

Pass 20 Feb 2013 100,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust flexi section deterioated but not blowing

offsise front tyre almost on wear bars

rear tyres distorted and almost on wear bars

Pass 10 Feb 2012 94,582 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 94,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,434 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 69,679 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,663 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,440 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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BV05 GAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GAO, 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 GAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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