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BF55 ZBV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

171,809 mi
Last recorded171,809 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ZBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 171,809 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 156,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x4 all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front wing covered in tape lower

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

sill covers both sides fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 150,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 146,623 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 144,326 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 142,046 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 139,551 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 135,570 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 130,681 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 130,681 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 124,529 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 11 Oct 2016 124,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 22 Oct 2015 117,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2015 117,279 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 109,765 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,531 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 88,821 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,647 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 76,647 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f lower arm rear mounting bush is starting to split

Fail 25 Oct 2010 65,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

full undertray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,056 miles

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

full undertray fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2009 50,113 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,113 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,676 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 36,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol 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 ZBV, 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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BF55 ZBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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