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BF55 WYV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,501 mi
Last recorded102,501 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 102,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,379 miles

Rear back box slight corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2017 97,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear back box (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2017 97,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly inside edges of tread.

Exhaust blow from centre pipe clamp.

Exhaust blow from rear section of exhaust.

Exhaust flexi section in poor condition.

Nail nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy.

Oil misting around sump area.

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

Signs of free play in handbrake mechacnism, may require adjustment.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,862 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,928 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 70,188 miles

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

rear brake plates coroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,419 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,764 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 24 Aug 2011 43,174 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,592 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 WYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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