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SF55 BFA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 93,713 miles on the clock, averaging 4,842 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for SF55 BFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,713
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,842

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,713 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,252
Average per year4,842
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SF55 BFA 10k31k52k73k94k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage93,713 miles
Since last MOT+5,252 miles
PASS
Mileage88,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,510 miles
PASS
Mileage82,951 miles
Since last MOT+3,937 miles
PASS
Mileage79,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,350 miles
PASS
Mileage74,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,590 miles
PASS
Mileage72,074 miles
Since last MOT+1,321 miles
PASS
Mileage70,753 miles
Since last MOT+3,476 miles
PASS
Mileage67,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,277 miles
Since last MOT+3,023 miles
PASS
Mileage64,254 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,134 miles
PASS
Mileage61,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,095 miles
Since last MOT+6,554 miles
PASS
Mileage54,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,541 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage50,437 miles
Since last MOT+6,495 miles
PASS
Mileage43,942 miles
Since last MOT+356 miles
PASS
Mileage43,586 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage37,394 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
PASS
Mileage31,237 miles
Since last MOT+4,445 miles
PASS
Mileage26,792 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage22,412 miles
Since last MOT+12,718 miles
PASS
Mileage9,694 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 BFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SF55 BFA

What car is SF55 BFA?

SF55 BFA is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SF55 BFA?

The last recorded mileage for SF55 BFA was 93,713 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF55 BFA passed its MOT?

SF55 BFA has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 8 Dec 2025.

Is SF55 BFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF55 BFA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SF55 BFA?

SF55 BFA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.