MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear and o/s/f slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
Front exhaust flex leaking
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear and o/s/f slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
Front exhaust flex leaking
Front o/s and n/s tyres wearing unevenly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE05 BXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 DE05 BXG, 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 DE05 BXG registered?
DE05 BXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2005.
Is DE05 BXG safe to buy?
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