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BF05 SFK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,505 mi
Last recorded157,505 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 SFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 157,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 143,492 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 143,492 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 115,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,021 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,249 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 100,249 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,142 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 91,142 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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,614 miles

both front lower arms rear console bushes spliting

slight lip on front and rear brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,935 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 77,935 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,477 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 71,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,075 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,177 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,121 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 SFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SFK, 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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What year was BF05 SFK registered?

BF05 SFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is BF05 SFK safe to buy?

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