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BF05 XXO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,362 mi
Last recorded167,362 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 167,362 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 157,323 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 157,323 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 149,130 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight misted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

bonnet secondary release stiff to operate

boot does not open

engine oil level above maximum

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2017 148,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlight misted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

bonnet secondary release stiff to operate

boot does not open

engine oil level above maximum

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 136,466 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight lenz misted

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

interior mirror loose

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 136,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlight lenz misted

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

interior mirror loose

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 124,039 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 123,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Engine oil level above maximum

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,842 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,312 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,412 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,817 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,628 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,656 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,718 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,242 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 XXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XXO, 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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What year was BF05 XXO registered?

BF05 XXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BF05 XXO safe to buy?

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