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BD05 FFN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,346 mi
Last recorded106,346 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 106,346 miles

Central Rear Corrosion to suspension and subframe

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Reverse light inoperative

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Several bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 106,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Corrosion to suspension and subframe

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Reverse light inoperative

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Several bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 103,500 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses badly scratched (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 99,941 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 96,222 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 96,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,795 miles

1.Spare tyre flat.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,502 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 81,504 miles

ESP light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 74,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,071 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,613 miles

unable to see pads properly

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,610 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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BD05 FFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD05 FFN, 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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BD05 FFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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