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BF55 YXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,408 mi
Last recorded133,408 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 133,408 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 128,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 122,864 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 114,076 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 99,819 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 99,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,843 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,607 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,442 miles

NSF/OSF brake discs heavily scored.

NSR/OSR brake discs in poor condition/worn

Fail 19 Dec 2011 53,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NSF/OSF brake discs heavily scored.

NSR/OSR brake discs in poor condition/worn

Pass 21 Dec 2010 48,185 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 48,164 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,304 miles

Engine management light 'ON'

NSF brake disc inner face slightly worn

OSF brake disc inner face in slightly worn

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 43,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine management light 'ON'

NSF brake disc inner face slightly worn

OSF brake disc inner face in slightly worn

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,973 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 YXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

BF55 YXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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