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BF05 UHE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,961 mi
Last recorded122,961 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 122,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 117,377 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 117,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' mirror item (8.3.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 117,180 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,502 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 97,841 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 97,841 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 84,687 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 84,687 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 73,254 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 57,066 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 57,066 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,049 miles

front wipers poor

handbrake cable nochty

Fail 9 Apr 2010 45,049 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers poor

handbrake cable nochty

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear pads low

o/s/f inner cv boot split

under body plastic covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2009 37,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear pads low

o/s/f inner cv boot split

under body plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,327 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 33,278 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 UHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

BF05 UHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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