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BF05 UGV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,209 mi
Last recorded146,209 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 146,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front + rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 141,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 134,498 miles

Nearside & offside headlights poor images

Offside front seat belt buckle

Pass 4 Oct 2014 118,744 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,912 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 108,912 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 102,485 miles

air bag light on

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

Fail 13 May 2011 84,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs scored

rear discs worn and scored

off side rear brakes binding

Pass 13 May 2011 84,853 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs scored

rear discs worn and scored

off side rear brakes binding

Pass 13 May 2010 72,302 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 59,032 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades worn

service light on

Pass 6 May 2008 41,376 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 UGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV registered?

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

Is BF05 UGV safe to buy?

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