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BF05 PXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,225 mi
Last recorded136,225 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 136,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 122,203 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 122,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced O/S N/S (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 115,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 111,426 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside 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)

headlamps lens not clear

n/s/f wheel damaged

n/s/r tyre slight bulge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,851 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 95,846 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,194 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,190 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 68,186 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,831 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,469 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 53,469 miles

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

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)

Bonnett latch not securing

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges, and cut on nearside front tyre rim protector.

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 PXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

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

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