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BF55 YVE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,271 mi
Last recorded130,271 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 130,271 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 119,523 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 119,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 109,771 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 83,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front and n/s/r tyre on 2mm on inner edges,o/s/r tyre has abnormal wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 77,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 71,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,545 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,140 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 51,125 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,548 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 YVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YVE, 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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What year was BF55 YVE registered?

BF55 YVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 YVE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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