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BW05 EUY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,220 mi
Last recorded84,220 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 EUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,220 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 84,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,345 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 70,345 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,712 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 61,712 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 58,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,269 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 43,585 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,731 miles

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

oil level low

rear discs backplates on both rear brakes corroded.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 31,683 miles

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

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

oil level low

rear discs backplates on both rear brakes corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,283 miles

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

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

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

r/o/s tyre slight cut on side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,008 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 EUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EUY, 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 BW05 EUY registered?

BW05 EUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is BW05 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 EUY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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