MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom outer silll covered in underseal heavy (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom outer sill cover Healy in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o\s sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion on rear sub frame
Corrosion to under vehicle
Corrosion to under vehicle
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s-n/s (6.1.B.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s-n/s (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s-n/s (6.1.B.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside rear tyre wearing unevenly
rear wiper not working
service lamp on
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise( both rear tyres marginal on edge, treads beginning to crack & perish)
advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)
advise( slight wear on front discs & pads)
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BV05 RWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 BV05 RWL, 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 RWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.
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