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BF55 YWV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,495 mi
Last recorded144,495 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2016 144,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside and Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Pass 5 Aug 2015 114,975 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 98,878 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,424 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 70,013 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,375 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 35,417 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 29,869 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 YWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YWV, 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 YWV registered?

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

Is BF55 YWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 YWV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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