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BV05 RWL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,698 mi
Last recorded153,698 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 RWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 153,698 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 153,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 146,335 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 144,079 miles

Corrosion to under vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2021 144,079 miles

Corrosion to under vehicle

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 142,633 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 142,633 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 137,340 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 137,339 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 133,424 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s-n/s (6.1.B.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 133,424 miles

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 ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 128,123 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 128,123 miles

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 ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,645 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 118,063 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 108,348 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2013 94,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,851 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,907 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 57,545 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 49,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,360 miles

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)

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 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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