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BV05 WRX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,141 mi
Last recorded204,141 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 WRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 204,141 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 204,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake minimum effort required only just met

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 186,358 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 186,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering warning lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Aug 2016 172,706 miles

Centre Front oil leak

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

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

Offside Rear Inner cut round tyre

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 172,706 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front oil leak

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

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

Offside Rear Inner cut round tyre

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 160,148 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 160,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 143,859 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 143,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsr tyre tread depth 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2013 126,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2012 110,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 107,154 miles

bonnet safty catch n/w

Pass 15 Apr 2011 91,216 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,769 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 57,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 53,484 miles

child seats fitted to both rear seats not allowing full inspection of belts

Fail 22 May 2008 53,484 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)

child seats fitted to both rear seats not allowing full inspection of belts

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 WRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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