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BD54 DYF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,550 mi
Last recorded157,550 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 157,550 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 149,701 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 131,803 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 131,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 121,866 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 110,588 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 110,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 97,439 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 79,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise offside rear tyre wear

Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,478 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 DYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD54 DYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD54 DYF?

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What year was BD54 DYF registered?

BD54 DYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is BD54 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 DYF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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