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BF55 YZK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,952 mi
Last recorded166,952 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 166,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 166,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 166,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 166,638 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 162,981 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 162,981 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 158,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front tyres heavily worn on edges STRONGLY recommend replacement

windscreen cracked outside drivers view

Pass 22 Mar 2017 151,108 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 139,802 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

damage to zone b of windscreen

headlamp lenses faded/weathered

nearside front brake pad wire broken

nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

unable to fully check rear seat belts due to seats folded down

Fail 29 Mar 2016 139,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake pad warning light illuminated

damage to zone b of windscreen

headlamp lenses faded/weathered

nearside front brake pad wire broken

nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

unable to fully check rear seat belts due to seats folded down

Pass 24 Mar 2015 134,746 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre perished

slight play detected at front wheels

Fail 23 Mar 2015 134,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre perished

slight play detected at front wheels

Pass 7 Mar 2014 126,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

beam pattens poor

Fail 6 Mar 2014 126,566 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

beam pattens poor

Pass 13 Mar 2013 113,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

lower arm bushes worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,295 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 104,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 98,286 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2011 98,286 miles

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

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2010 88,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 88,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 71,565 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 71,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 56,218 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 YZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YZK, 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 YZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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