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BF05 PZM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,929 mi
Last recorded124,929 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 PZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 124,929 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 124,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen pattern faulty-lense dirty-check bulb fitment (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt not functioning as intended centre -rear (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread bulged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread bulged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread bulged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorating-check fitting advise

drivers mirror deteriorating,rear reg plate,both front headlamps cloudy,drivers sill deteriorating,oil spill,both front brake hoses deteriorating,passenger front tyre tread bulged

Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,894 miles

passenger front linkbar deteriorating,drivers front cv boot deteriorating

rear reg plate,headlamp lenses dirty,oil spill,turbo pressure pipe leak,passenger front tyre low on inner tread,passenger rear tyre bulged on tread

Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,870 miles

o/s outer sill corroding, headlight lens worn

Pass 9 Apr 2016 77,977 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,774 miles

oil leak, rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2015 64,774 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak, rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,566 miles

nsr inner position lamp inop,wipers not great

Fail 12 Mar 2014 51,566 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsr inner position lamp inop,wipers not great

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,723 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,110 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,743 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,562 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,858 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 PZM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PZM, 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 PZM registered?

BF05 PZM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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