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BF55 YZX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,259 mi
Last recorded95,259 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 95,259 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 95,259 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 94,149 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 94,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 93,663 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 93,410 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 93,408 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,198 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,034 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,852 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,459 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 87,455 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,020 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 87,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,371 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 84,298 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 74,934 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 74,934 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 56,587 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,809 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 47,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 30,035 miles

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

Rear 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 YZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

BF55 YZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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