MOT Status
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141,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all road springs corroded
headlamps marked
front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear springs corroded
flexy pipe corroded
osf tyre worn on inner edge
headlamps marked
nsf outer cv boot perrished
slight exhaust blow from flexy joint
wipers smearing
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower engine stablizer bush split
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Lower engine stablizer bush split
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak bad oil leak from engine. ()
the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer slightly worn
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil seepage on sump possibly from oil sensor
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer slightly worn
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil seepage on sump possibly from oil sensor
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
oil leaks from engine.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
oil leaks from engine.
nails in nsr and osr tyres also slight cracking between tread of tyres
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nails in nsr and osr tyres also slight cracking between tread of tyres
ADVISE REAR PADS WORN VERY LOW APPROX 1.5K MAX
ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS
ADVISE N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE
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BF55 YZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YZW, 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 YZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.
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