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BF55 EVW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,658 mi
Last recorded172,658 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 EVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 172,658 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 172,658 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 153,840 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2023 153,840 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2022 143,102 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear side lights only 50% working

Pass 28 Sep 2021 139,508 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake discs in poor condition on inner braking surface

offside front outer cv gaiter clip insecure

slight exhaust leak from center exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2020 135,895 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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 13 Oct 2020 135,892 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative on both headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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 17 Sep 2019 132,642 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box strong advisory (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view out of zone A less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 128,830 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 128,830 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 124,557 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 119,450 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 5 Feb 2016 116,283 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 110,308 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 104,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2012 88,426 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 88,276 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 81,458 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front brake pad sensor wiring broken

osside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2011 81,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front brake pad sensor wiring broken

osside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2010 71,288 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 71,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

both front brake-discs pitted

nearside headlamp reflctor insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,190 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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BF55 EVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BF55 EVW, 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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BF55 EVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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