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BD55 PXJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,269 mi
Last recorded71,269 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 PXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 71,269 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 67,416 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,224 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 65,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 63,416 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 63,385 miles

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 61,637 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 61,637 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 60,255 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 60,255 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 57,455 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 57,455 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 54,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,267 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 45,804 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 45,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 39,968 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and small cuts in thread on n/s/f tyre advice new tyres .

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 39,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on edges and small cuts in thread on n/s/f tyre advice new tyres .

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,377 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 31,879 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 22,982 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2010 20,335 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,162 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,404 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 PXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PXJ, 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 PXJ registered?

BD55 PXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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