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BG54 PFF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

205,114 mi
Last recorded205,114 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 PFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 205,114 miles

all wheel caps fitted

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 195,326 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 189,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 181,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 181,190 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 171,490 miles

Driver side Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Driver side Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Passenger Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50%

Passenger side Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Dec 2016 161,734 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 152,140 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 143,672 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 143,672 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 129,945 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 112,323 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 96,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,111 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,848 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,522 miles

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

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

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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BG54 PFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BG54 PFF, 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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BG54 PFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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