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BF55 YXV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

235,484 mi
Last recorded235,484 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 235,484 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2024 226,880 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 226,878 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2023 218,383 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 218,383 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 210,303 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 210,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 203,141 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 194,759 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 194,759 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 181,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 181,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 169,488 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded away.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 169,485 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Bonnet safety catch faulty.

Rear brake back plates corroded away.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 157,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brake balance close to limit.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 147,541 miles

Nearside Rear brake disk back plate badly corroded

Offside Rear brake disk back plate badly corroded

cam belt to renew?

Fail 12 Nov 2015 147,541 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disk back plate badly corroded

Offside Rear brake disk back plate badly corroded

cam belt to renew?

Pass 18 Nov 2014 136,348 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 121,803 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn & badly corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 121,803 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs worn & badly corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 109,119 miles

front brake discs worn and corroding inner faces

Fail 26 Nov 2012 109,119 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroding inner faces

Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,837 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 69,584 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 46,570 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YXV, 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 YXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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