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BF05 XWY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,166 mi
Last recorded213,166 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 213,166 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 205,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 197,325 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 197,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 187,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 187,187 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine check light on

Pass 15 Apr 2015 177,096 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 164,146 miles

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

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

brake shields missing from rear brakes

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2013 161,922 miles

poor beam patern on nearside headlight

poor beam patern on offside headlight

Pass 9 Mar 2012 157,636 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 151,025 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2011 151,025 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 137,361 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 109,750 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,977 miles

Engine covers fitted visibility reduced.

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

Nearside front tyre Dunlop 225/ZR17 8-8-8 mm

Nearside rear tyre Avon 225/45ZR17 1.6-3-2 mm

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

Offside front tyre Dunlop 225/45ZR17 8-8-8 mm

Offside rear tyre Kumho 225/45ZR17 4-5-2 mm

Under vehicle covers fitted visibility reduced.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 72,977 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted visibility reduced.

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

Nearside front tyre Michelin 225/45ZR17 1-2-1 mm

Nearside rear tyre Avon 225/45ZR17 1.6-3-2 mm

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre Michelin 225/45ZR17 1-2-3 mm

Offside rear tyre Kumho 225/45ZR17 4-5-2 mm

Under vehicle covers fitted visibility reduced.

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 XWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWY, 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 XWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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