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BF05 WNP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,860 mi
Last recorded103,860 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 WNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 103,860 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN AND LIPPED.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 103,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN AND LIPPED.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,980 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight drag

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S (2.5.C.1a)

n/s and o/s headlamp outer lenses deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracks in treads

n/s and o/s headlamp outer lenses deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,339 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to outer sidewall o/s front tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2015 71,336 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to outer sidewall o/s front tyre

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to outer sidewall o/s front tyre

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s windscreen wash poor

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,845 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 40,229 miles

both outer cv boots starting to split around inner clip area

both front tyres worn very badly on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,741 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,136 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,635 miles

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 WNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc 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 WNP, 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 WNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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