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BF55 SDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,099 mi
Last recorded68,099 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 SDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 62,468 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 54,714 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 52,811 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 52,805 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,877 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,887 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 49,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,228 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 44,857 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,166 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,717 miles

slight binding felt at offside rear wheel.

slight distortion of offside headlamp beam pattern.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,661 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 40,661 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,257 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,948 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,573 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 36,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,496 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,395 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,387 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,101 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 SDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF55 SDX registered?

BF55 SDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 SDX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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