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BK55 ZBF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,182 mi
Last recorded166,182 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ZBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 166,182 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 163,653 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 163,653 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 160,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 156,680 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 151,798 miles

h/brake effort on limit o/s weaker

Pass 22 Oct 2019 144,006 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 132,391 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 119,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

h/brake effort on limit n/s weak

Pass 17 Oct 2016 107,493 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 107,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 97,256 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,308 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 75,795 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 65,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,320 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,858 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 45,005 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,235 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,370 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 ZBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BK55 ZBF, 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 ZBF registered?

BK55 ZBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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