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BD55 JPF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,683 mi
Last recorded91,683 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 JPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 91,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing panel has rust around the front wheel arches

Fail 27 Apr 2019 91,681 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing panel has rust around the front wheel arches

Pass 7 May 2018 87,427 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 83,119 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 83,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,501 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,008 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)

all 4 tyres perished

both console bushes cracking & torn

both headlamps lens milky

nearside handbrake level stuck forward

nearside rear brake slight grabbing

Fail 13 Apr 2015 70,008 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

all 4 tyres perished

both console bushes cracking & torn

both headlamps lens milky

nearside handbrake level stuck forward

nearside rear brake slight grabbing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,100 miles

console bushes cracking + torn

headlamps misting up

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,235 miles

s/wear and corrosion front and rear brake discs

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,707 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 52,226 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,281 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,064 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,035 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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BD55 JPF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD55 JPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD55 JPF registered?

BD55 JPF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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