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BF05 PZK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,415 mi
Last recorded140,415 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 PZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 140,415 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 139,096 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 139,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 138,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 136,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 132,489 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 129,036 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,702 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 118,702 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,561 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear number plate discoloured

very small split in o/s cv boot

Fail 10 Feb 2015 104,561 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear number plate discoloured

very small split in o/s cv boot

Pass 13 Feb 2014 88,435 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 88,435 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,807 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,704 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,765 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,382 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 29,767 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 14 Mar 2008 18,394 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 PZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 PZK registered?

BF05 PZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 PZK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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