MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear sub frame & suspension components shows signs of corrosion
oil leak
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Outer hatch back will not open from out side of the vehicle [at time of test] but boot space can be inspected from in side of the vehicle
Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer fog light dull [at time of test]
Rear Outer wiper arm missing [at time of test]
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all brake back plates deteriated
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
various damage to body panels
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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FA05 BXC 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 FA05 BXC, 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 FA05 BXC registered?
FA05 BXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 2005.
Is FA05 BXC safe to buy?
The MOT history for FA05 BXC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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