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BF55 YZW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,386 mi
Last recorded141,386 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 141,386 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 141,386 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 129,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 117,036 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 117,036 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 116,100 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 116,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 113,152 miles

all road springs corroded

headlamps marked

Pass 12 Oct 2021 109,549 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,607 miles

flexy pipe corroded

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2019 98,454 miles

headlamps marked

nsf outer cv boot perrished

slight exhaust blow from flexy joint

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,821 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,890 miles

Lower engine stablizer bush split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 78,890 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Lower engine stablizer bush split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,344 miles

Oil leak bad oil leak from engine. ()

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,021 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer slightly worn

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil seepage on sump possibly from oil sensor

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 68,081 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer slightly worn

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil seepage on sump possibly from oil sensor

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,142 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

oil leaks from engine.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 63,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

oil leaks from engine.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,926 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,543 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,030 miles

nails in nsr and osr tyres also slight cracking between tread of tyres

Fail 15 Aug 2011 50,030 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nails in nsr and osr tyres also slight cracking between tread of tyres

Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,050 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,205 miles

ADVISE REAR PADS WORN VERY LOW APPROX 1.5K MAX

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,300 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE

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 YZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YZW, 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.

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What year was BF55 YZW registered?

BF55 YZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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