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BF05 UGX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,724 mi
Last recorded122,724 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2021 122,724 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 117,542 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 110,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,228 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 98,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 91,884 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 86,096 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 79,662 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 79,662 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 70,605 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 62,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 29 May 2012 62,491 miles

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

brake warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 25 May 2011 57,063 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 49,762 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 42,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear side light not working [1 of 2] outer

Pass 28 May 2008 37,130 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 UGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UGX, 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 UGX registered?

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

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