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BF55 SCX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

118,864 mi
Last recorded118,864 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 SCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 118,864 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 118,850 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 113,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,505 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 107,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 102,962 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 102,951 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,489 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 98,288 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,677 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Nearside outer CV boot perished and leaking grease

Fail 21 Aug 2017 93,670 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Nearside outer CV boot perished and leaking grease

Pass 13 Aug 2016 91,528 miles

Engine and floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Grease leaking from the nearside outer CV boot

Nearside rear shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Service reminder active

Fail 13 Aug 2016 91,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service reminder active

Engine and floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Grease leaking from the nearside outer CV boot

Nearside rear shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Pass 1 Sep 2015 89,395 miles

Expired tax disc on display

Floor covers fitted preventing an inspection of some items

Nearside outer CV boot leaking grease

Service reminder active

Fail 29 Aug 2015 89,379 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Expired tax disc on display

Floor covers fitted preventing an inspection of some items

Front brake discs rusted on the inner friction surfaces

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside outer CV boot leaking grease

Nearside rear brake pads and brake dics showing signs of over heating

Offside front brake pads and brake disc showing signs of over heating

Service reminder active

Pass 23 Aug 2014 87,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs rusted on the inner friction surfaces

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Aug 2014 87,390 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs rusted on the inner friction surfaces

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2013 84,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded on inner face

front tyres getting low

headlamp beam pattern just visable

Pass 10 Aug 2012 79,488 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,897 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded on inner face

rear tyres worn on inner edge (saw tooth effect)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 74,897 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded on inner face

rear tyres worn on inner edge (saw tooth effect)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 71,528 miles

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

brake discs pitted on edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,528 miles

brake discs pitted on edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,865 miles

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Aug 2008 46,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SCX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SCX, 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 SCX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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