MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
engine covers fitted.
engine manegment light stays on.
passenger side front and rear doors dameged but no sharp edges.
towbar not fitted.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill dameged and sharp edges. (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill dameged. (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
engine covers fitted.
engine manegment light stays on.
passenger side front and rear doors dameged but no sharp edges.
towbar not fitted.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
nsr spring corroded
osr cill damaged
rear gearbox mtg split
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISE BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED SLIGHTLY (MAY GET WORSE)
ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/FF SMALL WISHBONE BUSHS (MAY GET WORSE)
ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF55 YVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 YVT, 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 YVT registered?
BF55 YVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2005.
Is BF55 YVT safe to buy?
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