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BF05 PXZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

160,253 mi
Last recorded160,253 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 PXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 160,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 143,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 135,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 135,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 130,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 130,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens causing no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens causing no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 126,077 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge+cracking

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge+cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2019 126,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge+cracking

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge+cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2018 120,084 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 120,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

Pass 17 Jun 2017 114,137 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 109,592 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 109,592 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 104,789 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,872 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 99,871 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 95,725 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,157 miles

engine light on

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Apr 2011 71,981 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Apr 2011 71,981 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 24 Apr 2010 59,879 miles

eigine management lamp malfuntion

Fail 24 Apr 2010 59,879 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eigine management lamp malfuntion

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,790 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,330 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 42,330 miles

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

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

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 PXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PXZ, 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 PXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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