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BF05 UHV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,026 mi
Last recorded149,026 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 149,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 27 Apr 2019 148,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 144,070 miles

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

brakes slightly binding

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 21 Apr 2018 144,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brakes slightly binding

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 3 May 2017 138,840 miles

Front both front light lens frosty.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 23 Apr 2016 134,382 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has cracks on side wall.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 125,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emi light ilumanated.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 120,948 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 116,678 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 116,678 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 111,430 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 107,600 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 103,430 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 103,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 87,097 miles

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

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 UHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UHV, 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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BF05 UHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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