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BF55 EXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,050 mi
Last recorded153,050 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 EXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 153,050 miles

EML ON

N/S OF DASH HAS BEEN REPAIRED

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/R SEATBELT CASING DAMAGED

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2015 153,050 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML ON

N/S OF DASH HAS BEEN REPAIRED

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/R SEATBELT CASING DAMAGED

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 146,095 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 140,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 140,860 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 121,185 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s rear brake dust cover corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 116,247 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 113,839 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 113,839 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 103,251 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 103,247 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EXA, 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 BF55 EXA registered?

BF55 EXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is BF55 EXA safe to buy?

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