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BF55 ZBL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,728 mi
Last recorded170,728 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ZBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 170,728 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 169,125 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 165,996 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 165,986 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 164,207 miles

Front engine covers fitted

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 161,354 miles

Front engine cover s fitted top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 155,600 miles

Front engine top and bottom cover fitted

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Mar 2018 155,600 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Front engine top and bottom cover fitted

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 151,628 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 10 Mar 2017 151,628 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 141,868 miles

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 123,372 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 123,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 113,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 102,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 94,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,181 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2009 70,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 42,904 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 ZBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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