MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise tread low, Especially inner & outer edges. 205/55-16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Fuel system component insecure Fuel cooler under offside center, front bolt sheared away. (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise tread low, Especially inner & outer edges. 205/55-16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine management light on, indicating a fault
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine management light on, indicating a fault
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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)
advise nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge! dual depth tyre fitted!
advise rear brake pads worn low!
advise washer bottle leaking!
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge! dual depth tyre fitted!
advise rear brake pads worn low!
advise washer bottle leaking!
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
release button on handbrake insecure
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF05 UKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 UKD, 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 UKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2005.
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