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BF05 BXZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,060 mi
Last recorded63,060 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,060 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 63,060 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 47,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,308 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,661 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,090 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 41,090 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BXZ, 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

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What year was BF05 BXZ registered?

BF05 BXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 BXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 BXZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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