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BF05 WDJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,520 mi
Last recorded172,520 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 WDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 172,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 169,000 miles

Front wipers worn

Pass 29 Apr 2016 166,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 161,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 153,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/rear brake small bind

Pass 26 Mar 2013 136,452 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 136,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 119,883 miles

Oil leak

e.m.l.light on

Fail 16 Mar 2012 119,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

e.m.l.light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 106,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake pads getting low

handbrake cables jerky and noisey

Pass 16 Feb 2009 74,790 miles

handbrake operation jerky

Pass 23 Feb 2008 58,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake operation jerky

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)

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 WDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WDJ, 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 WDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BF05 WDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 WDJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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