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BF55 YUE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,068 mi
Last recorded196,068 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 196,068 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 178,565 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 153,268 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 137,412 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 137,412 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 123,713 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 108,121 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 108,189 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 104,764 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 104,764 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 100,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 92,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,525 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,755 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 84,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

front tyres 1-3mm wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,291 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f brake disc backplate corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,612 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,659 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,020 miles

cracks in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 16 Sep 2009 47,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cracks in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,791 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

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 YUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YUE, 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 YUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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