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BX05 UPD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,100 mi
Last recorded131,100 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 UPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 131,100 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 131,100 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 127,126 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front mirror insecure

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

Offside Front door mirror cover missing

Pass 4 Nov 2015 122,243 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 122,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired ABS Sensor fouling brake hose (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 116,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges.

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

O/S/R Tyre been run flat.

Spare wheel missing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,765 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 111,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windows tinted.

Non obligatory mirror insecure.

O/S/R Tyre been run flat.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 105,958 miles

air bag light on

Fail 6 Sep 2012 105,958 miles

air bag light on

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 91,023 miles

o/s/r tyre at 3mm 225/45/17W

Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,687 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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BX05 UPD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BX05 UPD, 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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BX05 UPD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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