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BF05 UKC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

123,867 mi
Last recorded123,867 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 123,867 miles

Front creaking sound from nearside suspension

Front suspension bushes slightly cracking , nearside and offside.

Rear outer sils bubbling. nearside and offside

Fail 25 Feb 2026 123,856 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front creaking sound from nearside suspension

Front suspension bushes slightly cracking , nearside and offside.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edges. , needs doing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear outer sils bubbling. nearside and offside

Pass 3 Mar 2025 122,256 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear outer suspension bushes slightly perished, near side and offside.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 117,317 miles

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

Rear axle outer bushes slightly perished.

Fail 1 Mar 2024 117,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle outer bushes slightly perished.

Pass 20 Feb 2023 109,899 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,962 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 94,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel hard to rotate by hand

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,263 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 89,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,081 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre inner and outer edges wearing prematurely (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 81,081 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre inner and outer edges wearing prematurely (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 72,551 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 72,495 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,972 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 68,905 miles

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,165 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 65,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,188 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 61,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,292 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

front tyres starting to wear close to 2mm

Fail 24 Feb 2014 57,292 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads starting to wear low

front tyres starting to wear close to 2mm

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,036 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,357 miles

full undertray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,564 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,757 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,249 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 27,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,661 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

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 UKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 UKC, 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 BF05 UKC registered?

BF05 UKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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