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BF55 GJY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,949 mi
Last recorded161,949 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 GJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 161,949 miles

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

underbody surface corrded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 156,992 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under body surface corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 149,872 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 138,973 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,972 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 120,626 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 113,337 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 104,202 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 93,801 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,804 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,211 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,955 miles

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

rear undertray bolts missing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,289 miles

slight edge wear on n/s and o/s front inner tyre edges

Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,505 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,308 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 42,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,269 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 36,266 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,393 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 GJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF55 GJY, 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 GJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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