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BD54 AZF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,947 mi
Last recorded152,947 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 AZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 152,947 miles

Both sills covered with a wrap definitely covering a repair to the sills. However. Unable to assess the condition of the repair or the sills.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front wing corroded

Underbody coated with under seal.

Pass 29 Feb 2020 145,242 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s , o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

under trays fitted

underseal on under side of vehicle. front and rear mechanical components

Fail 4 Feb 2020 145,172 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective insecure inside (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected sharp edge (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 137,716 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 137,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 128,624 miles

Engine light is On

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wearing thin

Fail 7 Feb 2018 128,624 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine light is On

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 4 Feb 2017 115,531 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 105,376 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 105,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 98,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OS Frent and both rear tyres have wear to the inner edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 90,039 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,349 miles

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,741 miles

Exhaust flex blowing,

Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,345 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISKS, OUTTER EDGES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

FULL UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Fail 14 Jul 2009 62,343 miles

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

FULL UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 25 Jul 2008 55,791 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 55,789 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,585 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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BD54 AZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD54 AZF, 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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BD54 AZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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