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BK55 FFW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,867 mi
Last recorded110,867 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 110,867 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 101,766 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 101,766 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine management fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 99,834 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 99,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 98,433 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 98,411 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 97,088 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 97,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 92,074 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 92,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 86,407 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 86,203 miles

Emissions not tested engine management fault (lambda sensors not switching) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 80,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 80,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 70,238 miles

both head light beam patterns fading

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,192 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,850 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r brake disc discolored and worn

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Jun 2016 50,850 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r brake disc discolored and worn

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,091 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,178 miles

offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,490 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,389 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,051 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,833 miles

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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BK55 FFW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK55 FFW, 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 BK55 FFW registered?

BK55 FFW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is BK55 FFW safe to buy?

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