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BP54 PFF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,549 mi
Last recorded127,549 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 PFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 127,549 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 121,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 116,868 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,029 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 111,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 105,275 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,748 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 94,292 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,157 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 80,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front wing mirror side repeater cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front side repeater cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak engine (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,104 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,492 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish slightly. minor cracks no cords exposed.

Offside rear tyre low tread depth on 2.0mm of tread across tyre.

offside rear tyre perishing slightly no cords yet exposed.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2012 49,312 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,312 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 42,434 miles

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

parking brake sticking slightly ns

Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,042 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,802 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 29,797 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,097 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 24,097 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BP54 PFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 BP54 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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BP54 PFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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