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BF55 YWA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,540 mi
Last recorded145,540 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 145,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit towards borderline (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 145,536 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp casing (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit towards borderline (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 119,410 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 119,401 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,001 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 98,789 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 88,034 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,998 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 77,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,589 miles

could not see rear inner brake pads to determine there thickness

front brake discs slightly worn and rusted

o/s/f inner wheel rim slightly distorted

rear brake discs slightly worn an d rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2012 70,589 miles

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

could not see rear inner brake pads to determine there thickness

front brake discs slightly worn and rusted

o/s/f inner wheel rim slightly distorted

rear brake discs slightly worn an d rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,588 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,712 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 41,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,270 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,565 miles

NOTE NEW FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES FITTED

Fail 28 Nov 2008 39,565 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 YWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YWA, 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 YWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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