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BV05 RRZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,683 mi
Last recorded125,683 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 RRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 125,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 120,387 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 114,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 111,383 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 111,362 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 109,043 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 103,576 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 98,263 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,932 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,064 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 86,193 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,605 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 72,837 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 68,000 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 67,988 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,885 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 61,885 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,726 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 58,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,728 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,260 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 39,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s rear tyre close to legal limit inner edge and out of shape

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 RRZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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