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BD55 JPX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

214,067 mi
Last recorded214,067 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 JPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 214,067 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r floor covers fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 7 Apr 2025 211,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive floor covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/.s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 211,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive floor covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/.s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 209,816 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 206,022 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f floor covers fitted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 204,075 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

floor covers/upper covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2022 204,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

floor covers/upper covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2021 201,043 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

under/upper floor covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 197,694 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front pads low

under tray fitted to the car

Pass 29 Aug 2018 196,021 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake needs adjustment

under/upper tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 190,390 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 184,690 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 181,083 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 176,371 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 167,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 167,716 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 156,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 147,946 miles

limited underside inspection covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 130,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres on absolute legal limit

Pass 14 Nov 2008 101,911 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 JPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JPX, 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 BD55 JPX registered?

BD55 JPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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