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BF05 XXT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,955 mi
Last recorded142,955 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 142,955 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 128,114 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 128,114 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 123,684 miles

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

wiper blades smearing

Fail 23 Dec 2014 123,684 miles

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

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

engine management light on

wiper blades smearing

Pass 19 Dec 2013 116,061 miles

Front discs lipped and worn

Front pads half worn

Nearside rear disc corroded

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2013 116,059 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front discs lipped and worn

Front pads half worn

Nearside front lower arm rear bush split and perished

Nearside rear disc corroded

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside front lower arm rear bush split and perished

Offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2012 108,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Dec 2012 108,860 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 5 Jan 2012 102,000 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 102,000 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 91,463 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 91,194 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,896 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 49,288 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XXT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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