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C5 BUH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

172,492 mi
Last recorded172,492 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 BUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 172,492 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 172,490 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 162,319 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 162,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2024 156,453 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 156,445 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 151,206 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 151,204 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 142,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 142,209 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing arch sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring underneath car (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 136,817 miles

parking brake only just met efficiency

Pass 27 Jan 2020 133,198 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 133,198 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 132,701 miles

Central Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 132,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 132,003 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 131,471 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 123,936 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,708 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 95,358 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 85,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,722 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,017 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,293 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 37,615 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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C5 BUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C5 BUH, 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 C5 BUH registered?

C5 BUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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