CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF55 SFO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

166,713 mi
Last recorded166,713 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 SFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 166,713 miles

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

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))

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

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

both rear backing plates corroded

slight chip in window

Pass 6 Sep 2021 163,424 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 160,721 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front [outer] (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 155,666 miles

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

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake backing plates corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 149,797 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front and nearside rear back plates corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 141,863 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake backing plates corroded

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2016 132,773 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2016 132,773 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2015 123,065 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 112,560 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 102,101 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 92,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 81,172 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 71,115 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,051 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,527 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF55 SFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SFO, 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

How do I check the history of BF55 SFO?

You can check the full history of BF55 SFO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF55 SFO registered?

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

Is BF55 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 SFO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF55 SFO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF55 SFO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.