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BF05 WNO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,901 mi
Last recorded107,901 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 WNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 107,901 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 107,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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Pass 10 Mar 2017 97,886 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 97,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,725 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,547 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,226 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,235 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,901 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,815 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,129 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,065 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 WNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WNO, 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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What year was BF05 WNO registered?

BF05 WNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BF05 WNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 WNO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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