MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion to front brake discs and pads low
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to front brake discs and pads low
Bumper insecure front & n/s/r damaged ()
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front outer sill damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear shock cover insecure
O/S/F & N/S/R backplates corroded & hold
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (3.5.1g)
Oil leak oil level low ()
Rear coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine cover & under trays views
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Bumper insecure front & n/s/r damaged ()
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front outer sill damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear shock cover insecure
O/S/F & N/S/R backplates corroded & hold
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (3.5.1g)
Oil leak oil level low ()
Rear coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine cover & under trays views
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes both N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear shock cover insecure
O/S/F & N/S/R backplates corroded & hold
OIL LEAK
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rack ends have play
under trays & engine cover
nearside rear bump stop broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside rear bump stop broken
n/s and o/s sills damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s and o/s sills damaged
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
ns mirror glass missing
nsf cill damaged
screen chipped allover
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
ns mirror glass missing
nsf cill damaged
screen chipped allover
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BC05 JVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 JVA, 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 JVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 May 2005.
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