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BF55 YWR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,548 mi
Last recorded133,548 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 133,548 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 125,001 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 120,500 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 115,179 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,800 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 98,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 91,856 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rim slight damage

Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,296 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 12 Oct 2017 87,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 81,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,674 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted n/s/r

under trays/covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 75,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted n/s/r

under trays/covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2015 74,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,231 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 70,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 66,222 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/front tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged.

Fail 27 Oct 2012 61,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2012 61,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,672 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 45,520 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 34,469 miles

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

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

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

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 YWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YWR, 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 YWR registered?

BF55 YWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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