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BD55 BWF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,264 mi
Last recorded70,264 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 BWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 70,264 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 65,645 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 64,263 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 62,985 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,449 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 57,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,158 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 53,156 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,584 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,934 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,453 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outside wall

Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,494 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 28,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 24,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 24,891 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 20,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,907 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 17,592 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 14,729 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 14,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 12,074 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 9,794 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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BD55 BWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BD55 BWF, 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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BD55 BWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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