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BF05 SFN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,456 mi
Last recorded118,456 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 SFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 118,456 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2022 118,448 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 107,508 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 102,355 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 102,355 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Nearside and offside lenses excessively opaque, cleaned and buffed up at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 95,747 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 95,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 85,442 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 79,515 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 79,510 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,491 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 73,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,142 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,658 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,742 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,308 miles

both front wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,055 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,622 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,136 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 SFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

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

Is BF05 SFN safe to buy?

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