MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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)
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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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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