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DU55 BBF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,731 mi
Last recorded46,731 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 BBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 46,731 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill corroded/holed beneath underseal coating. Just outside prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 46,673 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to floor, chassis rails and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 46,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to floor, chassis rails and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,548 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Aug 2023 46,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit reading on test 1.48. max reading 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2022 46,306 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 46,011 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,695 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,341 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 44,604 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 44,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,744 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 42,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,225 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,599 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 35,599 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 31,970 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 31,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,926 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 28,926 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,493 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,120 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edge starting to scrub

Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,885 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,281 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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DU55 BBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc 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 DU55 BBF, 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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DU55 BBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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