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BF55 YVT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,260 mi
Last recorded126,260 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 126,260 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 125,083 miles

engine covers fitted.

engine manegment light stays on.

passenger side front and rear doors dameged but no sharp edges.

towbar not fitted.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 125,082 miles

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.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,203 miles

nsr spring corroded

osr cill damaged

rear gearbox mtg split

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,562 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 67,525 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,314 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,314 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 49,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,533 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 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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BF55 YVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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