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BF05 UKR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,968 mi
Last recorded97,968 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 97,968 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 97,135 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,987 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 90,987 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2018 84,818 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front wipers slightly worn

Nearside Front Inner edge on tyre worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear both edges on tyre worn

Offside Front edge on tyre worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear caliper seized but brakes in MOT specs

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear wiper slightly worn

clutch biting point high and judders

coolant radiator leaking

Pass 2 May 2017 79,106 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 70,137 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 66,961 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 59,681 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 51,704 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 45,680 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 40,216 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 40,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 32,687 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 27,200 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 19,041 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 UKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 UKR registered?

BF05 UKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is BF05 UKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 UKR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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