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BF05 XWZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,301 mi
Last recorded169,301 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 169,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 166,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 166,387 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 167,733 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 167,732 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 155,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f wing covered in tape

n/s/r light cracked no white light shown

rear brakebacking plates severly corroded n/s missing

rear shocker casings corroded

rear tyres cracking

water ingress o/s/r light

Fail 29 Mar 2019 155,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f wing covered in tape

n/s/r light cracked no white light shown

rear brakebacking plates severly corroded n/s missing

rear shocker casings corroded

rear tyres cracking

water ingress o/s/r light

Pass 7 Apr 2018 151,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

engine management light on

nearside front wing repaired with tape

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2018 151,225 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

engine management light on

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2017 149,040 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring various components

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R shocker shroud dropped

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 148,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. Front and rear seat belt prescribed area. (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring various components

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R shocker shroud dropped

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 140,878 miles

Engine trays and under covers fitted obscuring various components

Exhaust front to centre clamp corroded and slightly loose

Oil level on min

Pass 28 Mar 2015 131,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front strut top mounts slightly notchy. Unable to determine one or both

Rear wiper inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2015 131,485 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front strut top mounts slightly notchy. Unable to determine one or both

Rear wiper inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 121,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Slight bind rear brakes, discs corroding and have been getting hot

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 113,979 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 105,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 91,062 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 71,215 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,530 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 XWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XWZ, 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 XWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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