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DE05 BXG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,623 mi
Last recorded127,623 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 BXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 127,623 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,000 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear and o/s/f slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Front exhaust flex leaking

Fail 14 Sep 2016 121,999 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 112,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 112,589 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,414 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 90,768 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 90,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,666 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 74,659 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,523 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 64,523 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,642 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,890 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 54,890 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,285 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 33,224 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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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.

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