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BF55 YUX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,675 mi
Last recorded180,675 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 180,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 171,798 miles

front and rear light covered in film

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 171,795 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear light covered in film

Pass 9 Sep 2018 167,419 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body has slight corrosion nearside front wing

Fail 9 Sep 2018 167,419 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body has slight corrosion nearside front wing

Pass 11 Sep 2017 157,415 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 151,338 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 145,706 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 140,662 miles

both rear tyres perishing

condition both headlamp glasses and beam intensitys

conition n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushes

corrosion both front wheel arches

rear number plate

Fail 3 Sep 2013 135,754 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

condition of o/s outer c.v. boot

o/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 3 Sep 2013 135,754 miles

condition of o/s outer c.v. boot

o/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 6 Sep 2012 130,669 miles

rear number plate

wear n/s/f tyre outer edge

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 7 Sep 2011 126,183 miles

o/s/f brake disc backing plate security and corrosion

rear no. plate delamination

Fail 7 Sep 2011 126,183 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f brake disc backing plate security and corrosion

rear no. plate delamination

Pass 2 Sep 2010 121,376 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 98,515 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 75,623 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)

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 YUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YUX, 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 YUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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