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BF05 XWO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,438 mi
Last recorded94,438 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,438 miles

Offside Rear damage to light unit does not affect light source

gear selector struggles to go in gear

Fail 2 Sep 2019 94,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe with catalytic converter (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear damage to light unit does not affect light source

gear selector struggles to go in gear

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Light outer cover broken

Fail 12 Sep 2018 87,363 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Around cat (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring and top bush (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Light outer cover broken

Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,856 miles

engine cover

engine light on dash.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 76,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine cover

engine light on dash.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,470 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray.

Fail 3 Sep 2016 63,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,689 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 48,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 48,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,558 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 40,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2012 36,177 miles

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)

drivers side door handle insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2012 36,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

drivers side door handle insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2011 32,498 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,808 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,792 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,060 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 XWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XWO, 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 XWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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