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BF05 WNY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,849 mi
Last recorded109,849 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 WNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 109,849 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 109,716 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 109,673 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to turn both front wheels by hand did not want to cause further damage (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner of sill near rear trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure strut top mounting missing bolt (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification not sat in top mounting correctly and close to under body (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip has come off and boot is loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail fitted back to front and binding up on mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components shock absorber has been fitted 90 degrees out so spring and antiroll bar mounts don't align and bind up on lock to lock (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside to caliper starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal overall condition of both outer sills which are covered in filler and underseal doubt over standard of repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 109,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,347 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 102,320 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 94,861 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 94,861 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

os/ns rear brake back plates corroded

some under body corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2019 86,818 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

os/ns rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion on suspension components

Fail 14 Aug 2018 83,787 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion on suspension components

Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,746 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,339 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)

all tyres have sidewall cracing

Fail 1 Sep 2014 61,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

all tyres have sidewall cracing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,354 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,607 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,898 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,610 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,934 miles

O/S/R tyre punctured

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 WNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WNY, 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 WNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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