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BF05 PZO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,781 mi
Last recorded174,781 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 PZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 174,781 miles

Central exhaust clamp bracket coroded and slight blow

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corosion on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor small cut by securing clip

Pass 8 May 2021 168,904 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp cracked and coroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 156,548 miles

Central Front bonnet latch mechanism stiff operation

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all round scuffs and dent damage

Fail 29 Apr 2019 156,503 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced scratched faded no image (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced scratched faded no image (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front bonnet latch mechanism stiff operation

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

all round scuffs and dent damage

top up oil before test below minimum

Pass 13 Apr 2018 142,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slight drag on brake

Oil leak ()

all round dent damage

Fail 12 Apr 2018 142,810 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear distorted on inner edge

Nearside Rear slight drag on brake

Offside Rear distorted on inner edge

Oil leak ()

all round dent damage

bonnet latch siezedon safety latch free off to open bonnet

Pass 12 Apr 2017 131,023 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / corrodeing (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear n/s & o/s tyre tread distorted on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2017 131,011 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak slight leak from expansion tank area ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / corrodeing (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear n/s & o/s tyre tread distorted on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 119,365 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlights have a product on the lens slightly reducing light output.

minor oil leak.

n/s/f tyre is wearing close to the 2mm wear marker.

o/s/f tyre is wearing more on the inner tread.

o/s/r brakes have a minor bind.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 119,359 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlights have a product on the lens slightly reducing light output.

minor oil leak.

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating.

n/s/f tyre is wearing close to the 2mm wear marker.

o/s/f tyre is wearing more on the inner tread.

o/s/r brakes have a minor bind.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,707 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,566 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 92,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 May 2013 78,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2013 78,528 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2012 67,224 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 57,046 miles

front tyres wearing more on edges

Fail 5 May 2011 57,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres wearing more on edges

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 41,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,857 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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