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BF55 YYR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

212,217 mi
Last recorded212,217 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 212,217 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 203,587 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 192,325 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 179,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 172,776 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 159,518 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 151,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 140,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 119,307 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 97,774 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 81,487 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 70,831 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 63,186 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 56,367 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 52,292 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,081 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

BF55 YYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is BF55 YYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 YYR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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