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BF05 YVA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,296 mi
Last recorded210,296 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2022 210,296 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 189,491 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded and rusty

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor not plug in

Fail 10 Dec 2021 189,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded and rusty

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor not plug in

Pass 21 Dec 2020 184,252 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush [border line] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated border line (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 176,885 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 163,340 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated safety retaining operation defective, (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front wing arch corroded

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

covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Fail 7 Dec 2018 162,896 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated safety retaining operation defective, (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front wing arch corroded

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

covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Pass 1 Dec 2017 148,624 miles

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

front inner brake pads are wearing low this is a visual check only

plastic underbody trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside parts

rear sections of floor pan showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 1 Dec 2017 148,624 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

front inner brake pads are wearing low this is a visual check only

plastic underbody trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside parts

rear sections of floor pan showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 16 Dec 2016 133,878 miles

brake, steering,suspension and rear subframe showing some rust and deterioration.

n/s/rear frontmost lower arm fixing point to body showing some rust and deterioration on its inner chassis member

Pass 4 Dec 2015 119,780 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic under trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside parts

Pass 6 Dec 2014 107,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 91,507 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 91,310 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 76,366 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 76,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,337 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,142 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,066 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,219 miles

engine undertray insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2008 37,076 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 YVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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