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DN55 BZF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,491 mi
Last recorded137,491 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 BZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 137,491 miles

NSF Wing corroded

OSF Wing damaged

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 131,130 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both sills slightly corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside wing slightly corroded

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 124,808 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 124,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 118,687 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 118,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also retread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 113,088 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 108,226 miles

Front Outer wheel arches corroded on both sides

Offside front side repeater has intermittent fault

Fail 8 Feb 2021 108,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer wheel arches corroded on both sides

Pass 5 Feb 2020 103,033 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 103,033 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,709 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 93,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 93,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 87,621 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,733 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 76,014 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low inner n/s bald in places

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,590 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,892 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,247 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,706 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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DN55 BZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN55 BZF, 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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DN55 BZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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