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BF05 PYZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,907 mi
Last recorded86,907 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 PYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2016 86,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,687 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 82,687 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2014 72,973 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,181 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,230 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,174 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,217 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 32,289 miles

ADVISE FRONT LARGE WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED & CRACKING (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE FRONT PADS APPROX 5K

ADVISE REAR PADS APPROX 3-5K

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,289 miles

ADVISE FRONT LARGE WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED & CRACKING (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE FRONT PADS APPROX 5K

ADVISE REAR PADS APPROX 3-5K

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,445 miles

ADVISE ALL TYRE STARTING TO WEAR LOW

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

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 PYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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