MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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
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)
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)
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
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
air bag light on
air bag light on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/r tyre at 3mm 225/45/17W
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BX05 UPD safe to buy?
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