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BF05 BXP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,021 mi
Last recorded167,021 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 167,021 miles

Central one of two exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 134,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 124,171 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in the tyre but not down to the cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 124,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear cracks in the tyre but not down to the cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 118,089 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 118,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 112,998 miles

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

child seats fitted nearside front and rear not allowing inspection of the adult belts

engine management warning light illuminated

offside seatbelt fluffing/fraying slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2015 112,904 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

M.I.L Lit

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

child seats fitted nearside front and rear not allowing inspection of the adult belts

offside seatbelt fluffing/fraying slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2014 108,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2013 104,026 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 97,055 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 97,055 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,107 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,968 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 71,968 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,661 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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BF05 BXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BF05 BXP, 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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BF05 BXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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