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2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BF05 ZBJ

BF05 ZBJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 99,801 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2005 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14/05/2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/06/2019)
Recorded Mileage
99,801 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/05/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/06/2019
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
1900cc

BF05 ZBJ Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2018
  • 99,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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BF05 ZBJ Mileage History

  1. 20/03/200819,335 mi
  2. 21/03/200926,306 mi+6,971 mi
  3. 27/02/201033,117 mi+6,811 mi
  4. 12/03/201141,154 mi+8,037 mi
  5. 17/03/201249,067 mi+7,913 mi
  6. 09/03/201358,595 mi+9,528 mi
  7. 22/03/201466,631 mi+8,036 mi
  8. 18/03/201574,566 mi+7,935 mi
  9. 16/03/201682,814 mi+8,248 mi
  10. 11/03/201790,569 mi+7,755 mi
  11. 11/03/201790,569 mi
  12. 14/05/201899,764 mi+9,195 mi
  13. 15/05/201899,801 mi+37 mi

Average of roughly 7,927 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

BF05 ZBJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 22:50
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (BF05 ZBJ) between March 2008 and May 2018.

The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 May 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.

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