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BD55 JUC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,758 mi
Last recorded182,758 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 182,758 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 May 2022 182,758 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 164,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 157,767 miles

THE OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD IS VERY LOW AND WORN A LOT MORE THAN THE NSR OUTER PAD

Pass 15 Apr 2019 147,093 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR AND THE LIGHT OUTPUT IS LOW

THE BONNET LOCK IS VERY TIGHT TO OPEN.

Pass 19 Apr 2018 135,655 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR AND THE NS HEADLIGHT MOUNTINGS ARE BROKEN

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

Fail 19 Apr 2018 135,655 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR AND THE NS HEADLIGHT MOUNTINGS ARE BROKEN

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Apr 2017 123,688 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 123,685 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

THE NSR BRAKE CALIPER PARKING BRAKE LEVER IS VERY NEAR IT MAX TRAVEL

THE OSF OUTER BRAKE PADS IS GETTING LOW AND AND HAS WORN A LOT MORE THAN THE NSF OUTER PAD

Pass 21 Apr 2016 113,207 miles

both headlamp lenses/patterns poor

Fail 21 Apr 2016 113,207 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt greasy but not obviously split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlamp lenses/patterns poor

Pass 2 May 2015 102,725 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 102,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,787 miles

THE NSF OUTER CV GAITER IS SLIGHTLY SPLIT BUT DOES NOT LOOK TO BE LETTING DIRT

THE OSR OUTER PAD LOOKS LOW AND THE NSR OUTER PAD LOOKS WORN TO THE TEST MIN AMD NEEDS CHECKING VERY SOON

THERE IS A SLIGHT BULGE ON THE NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

Fail 22 Apr 2013 87,924 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front outer constant velocity boot slightly leaking grease

nearside headlight loose but secure

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge,tread not cut as deep from new

Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,924 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front outer constant velocity boot slightly leaking grease

nearside headlight loose but secure

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge,tread not cut as deep from new

Pass 21 Apr 2012 84,377 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,384 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 75,534 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 72,343 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,343 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,519 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel centre cap missing

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 JUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BD55 JUC, 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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BD55 JUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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