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BF55 EUZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

130,687 mi
Last recorded130,687 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 EUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 130,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 127,876 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 122,986 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 113,447 miles

Brake servo hose cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2022 113,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lense detriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake servo hose cracked

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 108,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 104,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 104,191 miles

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))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 99,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 97,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 91,132 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 91,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,051 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 82,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,717 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,517 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 61,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,017 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,780 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 47,780 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 34,724 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 34,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 27,082 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,772 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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BF55 EUZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BF55 EUZ, 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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BF55 EUZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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