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BG55 JVX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,258 mi
Last recorded63,258 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 JVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 63,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3 mm (205/55R16). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3 mm (205/55R16). (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 63,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Small cut on the rubber(CV BOOT). (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3 mm (205/55R16). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3 mm (205/55R16). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 56,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 46,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 40,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer slight split in c/v boot

Offside Front Outer slight split in c/v boot

Fail 11 May 2022 40,678 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,463 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 39,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,359 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,454 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall scuffed

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

air bag warning light on intermitant

Fail 29 Sep 2017 33,454 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall scuffed

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

air bag warning light on intermitant

Pass 29 Sep 2016 29,375 miles

n/s front tyre wall damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,745 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 19,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 19,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 17,123 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,198 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 13,248 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 11,289 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 11,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 9,150 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 6,343 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 4,439 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 1,772 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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BG55 JVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG55 JVX, 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 BG55 JVX registered?

BG55 JVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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