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BF05 UJD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,059 mi
Last recorded123,059 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 123,059 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front wing heavy corrded no shrap edges

Fail 13 Mar 2025 123,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front wing heavy corrded no shrap edges

Pass 29 Feb 2024 113,698 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 106,075 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 106,075 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 102,231 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2020 98,184 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 131,572 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 131,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 124,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 114,654 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 101,293 miles

adv headlights slightly cloudy

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,108 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 71,804 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2014 71,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,141 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,133 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres worn unevenly and cracked and perished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,775 miles

front brake discs inner surface corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 54,775 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs inner surface corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,044 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted/worn badly inner edges

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 25 Mar 2011 48,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake discs pitted/worn badly inner edges

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 6 Mar 2010 42,986 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 42,986 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 36,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,428 miles

both front tyres on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,428 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

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 UJD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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