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BF05 PZT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,254 mi
Last recorded164,254 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 PZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 164,254 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 164,254 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 169,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 149,438 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 133,091 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 117,841 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,619 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,157 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 76,157 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,901 miles

rear nearside hand brake low reading

Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,272 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 49,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,525 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,499 miles

front brake imbalance.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear brake pads low.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,578 miles

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

cambelt change due

front pads low

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,482 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 PZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PZT, 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 PZT registered?

BF05 PZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 PZT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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