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BV05 WTR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,340 mi
Last recorded154,340 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 154,340 miles

nearside rear antiroll bar link ball joint has small amount of play in it.

rear lower gearbox stabalizer bar bent

Fail 26 Jul 2016 154,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to reinforcment (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush excessively worn/has play init (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear antiroll bar link ball joint has small amount of play in it.

rear lower gearbox stabalizer bar bent

under tray insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2015 143,686 miles

Engine under tray / assembly insecure and is hanging down.

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

Nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating. ( leaking grease )

Nearside headlamp has deteriorated near to the limits.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 143,154 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine under tray / assembly insecure and is hanging down.

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

Nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated. ( leaking grease )

Nearside headlamp has deteriorated near to the limits.

Offside rear tyre worn near to the wear limit bars.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 129,955 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 129,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 115,640 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades poor.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 102,620 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 102,620 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,109 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 86,104 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,204 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 76,204 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 57,265 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 43,248 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 WTR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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