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BD05 UJC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,020 mi
Last recorded142,020 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 UJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 142,020 miles

Emissions not tested * Due to eml and temperature warning light on * (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Dampness around fuel tank area

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heavy age cracking to n/s outer cv boot

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Signs of coolant leak and expansion bottle top missing

Slight damage to n/s outer sill

Very heavy age cracking to both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2018 133,241 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed and not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

emissions warning on dash

engine management light on dash

Fail 28 Feb 2018 133,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested no beam pattern displayed (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no beam pattern displayed (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed and not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre perishing

emissions warning on dash

engine management light on dash

Pass 13 Jan 2017 122,899 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 112,346 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Signs of fluid leak abouve fuel tank

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,402 miles

Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2012 65,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 54,936 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 44,627 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 34,636 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 25,873 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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BD05 UJC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD05 UJC, 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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BD05 UJC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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