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BP54 FTD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

39,896 mi
Last recorded39,896 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 FTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 39,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 38,390 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 38,390 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 37,161 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 37,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 36,205 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 36,205 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 34,530 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 34,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,949 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 31,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished around inner sidewall / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 31,338 miles

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))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished around inner sidewall / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 30,410 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 30,410 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,635 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 28,818 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 28,818 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside and offside rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,322 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 24,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 24,969 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 23,969 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 23,250 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 23,250 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 22,973 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,723 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,576 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,529 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 15,477 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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BP54 FTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BP54 FTD, 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 BP54 FTD registered?

BP54 FTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is BP54 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP54 FTD shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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