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DA05 BCK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,634 mi
Last recorded113,634 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 113,634 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 113,634 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 May 2017 110,681 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 103,808 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 93,501 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 83,278 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,283 miles

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

Nearside front and rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,283 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 11 May 2012 63,234 miles

airbag light on

Pass 9 May 2011 57,135 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 57,135 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 45,601 miles

Both rear tyres perished on the outside edges.

Fail 7 May 2010 45,600 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished on the outside edges.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,821 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,453 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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DA05 BCK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA05 BCK, 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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DA05 BCK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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