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BV05 ULL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,999 mi
Last recorded57,999 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ULL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,999 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 57,999 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,883 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 52,882 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,609 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,683 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,872 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,935 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre badly perrished

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,103 miles

Advise O/S/R tyre cracked around outer tread pattern

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,314 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,239 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Fail 23 Feb 2010 28,239 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 9 Feb 2009 20,298 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 11,526 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 ULL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ULL, 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 ULL registered?

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

Is BV05 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 ULL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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