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BF05 MMK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,766 mi
Last recorded137,766 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 137,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 137,761 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 134,531 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 131,270 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 131,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 126,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 122,559 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 120,017 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 117,220 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 114,435 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 109,988 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 105,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)

nearside front repeater damaged

Fail 31 May 2016 105,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)

nearside front repeater damaged

Pass 6 May 2015 101,676 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 98,768 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 98,768 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 89,252 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 89,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2012 80,244 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 70,173 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,299 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,777 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,274 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 MMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MMK, 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 MMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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