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BT54 YUA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,176 mi
Last recorded77,176 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 YUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,176 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 77,176 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated NOISE BETWEEN PAD AND DISC. (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,837 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 65,887 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 65,808 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 65,806 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,729 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,807 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,448 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,794 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,199 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,874 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 50,874 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 47,219 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 35,169 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 28,404 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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BT54 YUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT54 YUA, 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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What year was BT54 YUA registered?

BT54 YUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is BT54 YUA safe to buy?

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