2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · BF05 MMK
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 137,766 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF05 MMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 137,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF05 MMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (BF05 MMK) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n”; “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BF05 MMK Mileage History
- 20/05/2024131,270 mi
- 20/05/2024131,270 mi
- 17/06/2025134,531 mi+3,261 mi
- 23/06/2026137,761 mi+3,230 mi
- 26/06/2026137,766 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,093 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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