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BC05 JOU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,402 mi
Last recorded131,402 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 131,402 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output LEDS (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 117,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR valve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 117,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR valve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 107,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 98,811 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 93,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,780 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake backing plates badly rusting out.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,403 miles

All suspension and brake components are rusty

Both headlamp outer covers are in poor condition

Near side hand brake performance is low.

Off side front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to rear bumper

front & rear discs corroded on edges

nearside front & nearside rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,963 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 84,672 miles

nearside rear disc brake cover rusty

Pass 12 May 2010 70,610 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 58,112 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres getting low [inside edge 1.6mm]

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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BC05 JOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC05 JOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC05 JOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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