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BF55 EXS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,789 mi
Last recorded79,789 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 79,789 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 79,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,900 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 72,900 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

slight exhaust blow at exhaust manifold

Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,904 miles

Engine light on

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,157 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)

engine management light on all the time

rear tyres cracked on tread area

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,513 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 49,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,332 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated.

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

Unable to view condition of front or rear inner brake pads with roadwheels in position.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim on dipped beam on minimum level, rectified.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,642 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,246 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,244 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 37,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,513 miles

All four road tyres have slight surface cracking at the edge of the treads, but do not expose any cords.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside and offside floor pans covered by plastic under trays.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 24,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside and offside floor pans covered by plastic under trays.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,806 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 EXS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF55 EXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF55 EXS registered?

BF55 EXS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BF55 EXS safe to buy?

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