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BF05 YVB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,548 mi
Last recorded147,548 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 147,548 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,369 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 111,509 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 109,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens has gone dull. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on the inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens has gone dull. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on the inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,527 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 99,529 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,778 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 90,005 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 89,996 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 86,233 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,233 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,161 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 74,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,261 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,235 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 58,233 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,307 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 40,305 miles

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

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 YVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc 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 YVB, 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 YVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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