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BF05 LJJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,222 mi
Last recorded99,222 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 99,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2025 99,218 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front brake condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened steering arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 97,178 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2024 97,174 miles

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

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2023 96,856 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 95,150 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 95,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 93,464 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 92,673 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 90,985 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 87,486 miles

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

Small split on inner ends of both c.v boots.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,272 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,327 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,241 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,512 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,744 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 51,620 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,620 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,799 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,751 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,744 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,213 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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BF05 LJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc 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 BF05 LJJ, 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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BF05 LJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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