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BF05 PXR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,170 mi
Last recorded71,170 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 PXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,387 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,060 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,409 miles

Front brake pad warning loom catching inside N/S/F wheel.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,019 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs worn and lipped

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2010 37,764 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,056 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 21,205 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 21,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BF05 PXR, 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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What year was BF05 PXR registered?

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

Is BF05 PXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 PXR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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