BF05 UHD

2005 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2005
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 August 2023
Last recorded mileage
38,365 mi

AI verdict AVOID 60/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Volkswagen has 22 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 38,365 miles. The vehicle's registration date directly contradicts its MOT status, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The vehicle's first MOT was recorded on 2008-03-14 at 38,365 miles, which is a 3-year gap from its stated 2005 registration date, indicating a severe data anomaly.

Things to check

  • First MOT recorded 2008-03-14, 3 years after stated 2005 registration — critical legal and safety issue.
  • MOT expiry 2023-08-12 is now past due, making the vehicle unroadworthy and uninsurable.
  • Mileage of 38,365 miles over 21 years is unusually low and inconsistent with UK average.
  • Recurring tyre, headlamp, and brake advisories across multiple tests indicate ongoing maintenance needs.

Working in its favour

  • No evidence of odometer fraud; mileage trajectory is consistent with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-designed and safe vehicle.
  • Reliable 1.9 TDI engine is known for its long-term durability and low running costs.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects recorded in the last 2 years of available history.

Mileage history

Mar 2008: 38,365 mi FAILMar 2008: 38,365 mi PASSOct 2008: 42,881 mi PASSOct 2009: 50,205 mi PASSOct 2010: 55,827 mi PASSOct 2011: 63,380 mi FAILOct 2011: 63,491 mi PASSOct 2012: 70,298 mi PASSOct 2013: 76,839 mi FAILOct 2013: 76,850 mi PASSOct 2014: 82,519 mi PASSOct 2015: 88,076 mi PASSOct 2016: 94,655 mi PASSOct 2017: 101,460 mi FAILOct 2017: 101,460 mi PASSOct 2018: 111,058 mi FAILOct 2018: 111,079 mi PASSOct 2019: 118,824 mi FAILOct 2019: 118,826 mi PASSOct 2020: 126,143 mi PASSAug 2021: 133,529 mi PASSAug 2022: 142,091 mi PASS142k90k38kMar 2008Aug 2022

MOT test history — 16/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2008 FAIL 38,365 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Mar 2008 PASS 38,365 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 PASS 42,881 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 PASS 50,205 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 55,827 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 FAIL 63,380 mi
FAIL Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
USER ENTERED service indicator warning light on.
USER ENTERED botth front tyres worn on inner edge.
Oct 2011 PASS 63,491 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 PASS 70,298 mi
USER ENTERED Offside front tyre inner side wall slightly damaged. not deep enough to reach cords.
Oct 2013 FAIL 76,839 mi
FAIL Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Oct 2013 PASS 76,850 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 PASS 82,519 mi
USER ENTERED engine warning light on.
Oct 2015 PASS 88,076 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 94,655 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY brake pad warning light on
ADVISORY service warning light on
Oct 2017 FAIL 101,460 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oct 2017 PASS 101,460 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oct 2018 FAIL 111,058 mi
MAJOR Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp permanently on when sidelights turned on (4.3.3 (b))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp permanently on when sidelights turned on (4.3.3 (b))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2018 PASS 111,079 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2019 FAIL 118,824 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2019 PASS 118,826 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 126,143 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 PASS 133,529 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 PASS 142,091 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF05 UHD, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.