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BF05 NME

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 177,011 miles on the clock, averaging 7,518 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for BF05 NME

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,011
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,518

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,011 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,694
Average per year7,518
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF05 NME 44k78k111k144k177k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,011 miles
Since last MOT+8,694 miles
PASS
Mileage168,317 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,311 miles
Since last MOT+7,543 miles
PASS
Mileage160,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,768 miles
Since last MOT+3,665 miles
PASS
Mileage157,103 miles
Since last MOT+2,606 miles
PASS
Mileage154,497 miles
Since last MOT+4,614 miles
PASS
Mileage149,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,883 miles
Since last MOT+3,108 miles
PASS
Mileage146,775 miles
Since last MOT+6,825 miles
PASS
Mileage139,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,950 miles
Since last MOT+9,635 miles
PASS
Mileage130,315 miles
Since last MOT+5,859 miles
PASS
Mileage124,456 miles
Since last MOT+7,100 miles
PASS
Mileage117,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,356 miles
Since last MOT+9,062 miles
PASS
Mileage108,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,294 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage98,432 miles
Since last MOT+16,564 miles
PASS
Mileage81,868 miles
Since last MOT+9,566 miles
PASS
Mileage72,302 miles
Since last MOT+7,266 miles
PASS
Mileage65,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,036 miles
Since last MOT+8,814 miles
PASS
Mileage56,222 miles
Since last MOT+11,762 miles
PASS
Mileage44,460 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BF05 NME

What car is BF05 NME?

BF05 NME is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BF05 NME?

The last recorded mileage for BF05 NME was 177,011 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF05 NME passed its MOT?

BF05 NME has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2025.

Is BF05 NME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF05 NME is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BF05 NME?

BF05 NME is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.