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BF55 SFJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,459 mi
Last recorded108,459 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 SFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,459 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 108,447 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 98,126 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 98,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure ex corroded back plate (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure ex corroded back plate (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,982 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 88,981 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,811 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,086 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 76,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,737 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,376 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cut tread area

Fail 27 Aug 2013 51,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cut tread area

Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dent to offside sill

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,115 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 SFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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