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BF55 YYU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,360 mi
Last recorded122,360 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 122,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear & wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shock absorber casing corroded

both front tyres wearing low close to wear bars

engine cover & under tray fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 115,174 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 115,174 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 109,998 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 109,998 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,591 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 104,591 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,208 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 90,790 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 83,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 76,932 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 73,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,886 miles

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,943 miles

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat

engines covers and under trays fitted

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link arms bushers splitting up

Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,773 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,800 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,836 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 39,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,273 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,404 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,911 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 YYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YYU, 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 YYU registered?

BF55 YYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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