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BF05 YVE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,482 mi
Last recorded130,482 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 130,482 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

high level stop lamp not working/connected

some corrosion to exhaust system

some wear to front tyres on inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2026 130,482 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

high level stop lamp not working/connected

some corrosion to exhaust system

some wear to front tyres on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2025 127,846 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

heavy corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components

some corrosion to brake discs and pads

some corrosion to exhaust system

some deterioration to front roll bar link rubber dust covers

some wear and perishing to rear tyres

Fail 3 Jun 2025 127,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

heavy corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components

some corrosion to brake discs and pads

some corrosion to exhaust system

some deterioration to front roll bar link rubber dust covers

some wear and perishing to rear tyres

Pass 29 May 2024 123,077 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to front suspension arms and struts

corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 28 May 2024 123,077 miles

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to front suspension arms and struts

corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 31 May 2023 118,043 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Fail 31 May 2023 118,043 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 May 2022 116,233 miles

Both nearside and offside front lower wishbone arms corroded

Brake pipes corroded/covered in grease, undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2021 113,373 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components and rear sub-frame

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 3 Jun 2020 112,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

high level stop lamp not working/connected

Pass 29 May 2019 111,027 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,001 miles

Rear nearside and offside tyres have some wear and deterioration to edges

some corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 1 Jun 2017 101,676 miles

Front tyres wearing thin 3mm

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,123 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 92,798 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 87,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,224 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 81,326 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,144 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 71,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,856 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 66,856 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,809 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,944 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 YVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

BF05 YVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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