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BF05 PYX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,490 mi
Last recorded146,490 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 146,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 137,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 137,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 129,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2022 129,883 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 121,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine/undertrays fitted

Fail 10 May 2021 121,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine/undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2020 111,554 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,643 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 94,762 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 91,385 miles

car will need a clutch fitted very soon pedal very low

Fail 23 May 2017 91,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lenses discoloured (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens discoloured (1.7.5a)

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

car will need a clutch fitted very soon pedal very low

Pass 19 Mar 2016 87,118 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 87,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 82,833 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 82,833 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front head lights rough

offside fron wing damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,653 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 75,653 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 68,540 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,743 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 58,126 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,989 miles

damage to offside front wing

unable to open door from outside

Fail 27 Feb 2009 51,987 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to offside front wing

unable to open door from outside

Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,405 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 PYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PYX, 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 PYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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