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BW05 BVP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,670 mi
Last recorded143,670 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 BVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 143,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 128,214 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The air suspension should be either removed or fitted properly.

Fail 3 Jul 2019 128,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected air bag pipes insecure and chaffing air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe modified so that its function is affected air bag pipes secured to brake pipe (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The air suspension should be either removed or fitted properly.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 123,507 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 123,507 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 114,102 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 114,102 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' danglies hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 104,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn out on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/s o/s (2.7.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 104,752 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Warning light on (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn out on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/s o/s (2.7.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight sidewall damage to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall- run flat

Fail 14 Feb 2015 90,234 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight sidewall damage to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall- run flat

Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,318 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and getting low on inner

Fail 19 Feb 2014 80,308 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and getting low on inner

Fail 22 Feb 2013 72,979 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,979 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,897 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,526 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,772 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 30,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,688 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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BW05 BVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BW05 BVP, 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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BW05 BVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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