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BF55 YZV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,916 mi
Last recorded126,916 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 126,916 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 119,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 102,074 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 102,074 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 95,394 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 93,263 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 92,739 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,724 miles

Both rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,312 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,098 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 90,098 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,280 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 89,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,232 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,030 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 72,184 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 72,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,658 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,025 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 55,025 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

BF55 YZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 YZV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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