MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output LEDS (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR valve (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
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.
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
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
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)
nearside rear disc brake cover rusty
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BC05 JOU registered?
BC05 JOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2005.
Is BC05 JOU safe to buy?
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