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BV05 ULE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,955 mi
Last recorded152,955 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ULE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 152,955 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 152,949 miles

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

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

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

Rear brakes metal to metal

Pass 20 Feb 2017 142,634 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 134,071 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 127,060 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 113,676 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 11 Feb 2014 113,672 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 4 Feb 2013 100,246 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,952 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 86,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,938 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,089 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,048 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,409 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 ULE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ULE, 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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What year was BV05 ULE registered?

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

Is BV05 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 ULE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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