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BF05 UJY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,015 mi
Last recorded178,015 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 178,015 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 177,600 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Flexi Hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close and should be renew A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close and should be renew A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 177,600 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Flexi Hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Top up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close and should be renew A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close and should be renew A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 171,813 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 171,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 156,388 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inflation or rear track (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inflation or rear track (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 156,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Pollished (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inflation or rear track (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Pollished (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inflation or rear track (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 141,498 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 141,489 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 132,473 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 132,460 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 125,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 118,602 miles

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

bonnet release mechanism deteriorated , took 2 people numerous attempts to open the bonnet

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine leaking oil

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre bald on outer shoulder

nearside front tyre has a nail in the tread area

top engine mount appears weak

Pass 22 May 2015 105,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 105,699 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 89,945 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 82,090 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 75,695 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 68,983 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,822 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 54,822 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,154 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,025 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 UJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UJY, 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 UJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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