VOLKSWAGEN GOLF BE52ARE has 29 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 93,638 miles 3 weeks ago on Friday 1st May 2026 at 13:36.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Sunday 9th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

BE52ARE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH MAY 202793,638 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED29TH APRIL 202693,638 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED8TH MAY 20259TH MAY 202684,955 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED30TH APRIL 202584,772 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED8TH MAY 20249TH MAY 202577,674 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED2ND MAY 202477,563 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED24TH APRIL 20239TH MAY 202470,062 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED24TH APRIL 202370,062 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED10TH MAY 20229TH MAY 202360,671 MI
FAILED10TH MAY 202260,671 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20214TH JANUARY 202256,247 MI
PASSED27TH JUNE 20191ST JANUARY 202148,493 MI
FAILED27TH JUNE 201948,488 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH JUNE 20181ST JULY 201938,967 MI
FAILED25TH JUNE 201838,967 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED23RD JUNE 20171ST JULY 201831,753 MI
PASSED13TH JUNE 20161ST JULY 201728,916 MI
FAILED13TH JUNE 201628,916 MI
 
  1. PRS - Bonnet Retaining Device Excessively Deteriorated Safety Catch Was Seized (8.4.2)
PASSED9TH JUNE 20151ST JULY 201627,930 MI
FAILED4TH JUNE 201527,929 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  7. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Missing (1.4.a.2b)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  10. USER ENTERED - Ns Mirror Casing Missing
PASSED13TH JUNE 20141ST JULY 201526,770 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Deteriorated
FAILED12TH JUNE 201426,769 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Deteriorated
PASSED26TH JUNE 20131ST JULY 201425,367 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILED25TH JUNE 201325,365 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Rear Upper Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED20TH JUNE 20121ST JULY 201323,961 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED27TH JUNE 20111ST JULY 201221,655 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED29TH JUNE 20101ST JULY 201118,529 MI
PASSED26TH JUNE 20091ST JULY 201015,510 MI
PASSED19TH JUNE 20081ST JULY 200912,142 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BE52ARE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

BE52ARE MOT Comments

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BE52ARE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 93,638 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,459 miles

BE52ARE FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration BE52ARE was manufactured on Friday 1st July 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 93,638 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,459 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BE52ARE has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 28 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 15 Major, 0 Dangerous and 12 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does BE52ARE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 BE52ARE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BE52ARE Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 BE52ARE does have Tax. Read more

When does BE52ARE Tax expire?

The current Tax for BE52ARE will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BE52ARE MOT expire?

The current MOT for BE52ARE will expire in 12 months on Sunday 9th May 2027. Read more

When did BE52ARE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BE52ARE was on Friday 1st May 2026 at 13:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BE52ARE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for BE52ARE we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BE52ARE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for BE52ARE we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BE52ARE?

BE52ARE is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has BE52ARE done?

The odometer reading for BE52ARE at the last MOT in May 2026 was 93,638 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,459 miles per year. Read more

How old is BE52ARE?

The vehicle BE52ARE was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st July 2005. Read more

What colour is BE52ARE?

The official colour of BE52ARE is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does BE52ARE have?

BE52ARE has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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