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BF55 YWD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,076 mi
Last recorded105,076 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 105,076 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 105,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 170,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 159,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 150,407 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front wings (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 135,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 124,260 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 109,688 miles

Near side front drivers ligth inoperative

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 109,688 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Near side front drivers ligth inoperative

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 95,341 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,771 miles

Engine check ligth on

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside rear brake sligtly binding

Fail 2 Oct 2012 84,771 miles

Engine check ligth on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside rear brake sligtly binding

Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,704 miles

engine management light on

damage to front bumper

Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,038 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,397 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,323 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 YWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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