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BF55 WRK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,449 mi
Last recorded109,449 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 109,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 109,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 107,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 104,505 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 102,550 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 98,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,440 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,448 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 93,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,580 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 91,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both bald on treads outer and inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres and also nearside front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 89,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres and also nearside front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,182 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both front headlight lens cloudy

Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,778 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,842 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,275 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013
Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,992 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,853 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,547 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,005 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,282 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 25,282 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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 WRK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WRK, 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 WRK registered?

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

Is BF55 WRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 WRK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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