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BC05 JVA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,999 mi
Last recorded164,999 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 164,999 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 164,971 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 147,569 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 147,567 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 144,815 miles

corrosion to front brake discs and pads low

Fail 9 Aug 2018 144,815 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 138,630 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 138,628 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 114,324 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,654 miles

nearside rear bump stop broken

Fail 1 Oct 2014 98,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 7 Oct 2013 87,692 miles

n/s and o/s sills damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2013 87,692 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,626 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2012 76,623 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,468 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 72,468 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,240 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,763 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2008 43,685 miles

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 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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