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BF05 MOV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,477 mi
Last recorded177,477 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 177,477 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 177,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 165,237 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 165,237 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 148,366 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking in inside wall

Fail 29 Mar 2016 148,364 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking in inside wall

Pass 2 Feb 2015 131,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 124,395 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 114,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs lipped and pitted on edges. Pads worn thin, advize brake check

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s mirror cover damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2013 114,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs lipped and pitted on edges. Pads worn thin, advize brake check

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s mirror cover damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2012 99,756 miles

o/s/f door mirror housing damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 99,756 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f door mirror housing damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,574 miles

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

front and rear discs coroded

nearside rear tyre flat due to nail in tread also cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 21 Jan 2011 89,574 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear discs coroded

nearside rear tyre flat due to nail in tread also cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 13 Oct 2009 79,853 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,910 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,515 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 MOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MOV, 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 MOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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