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BG55 JWA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,586 mi
Last recorded146,586 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 JWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 146,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 May 2017 146,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 133,670 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 122,190 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 122,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,166 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear inner sill/chassis has slight corrosion detected!!

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner tread detected!!

nearside front tyre has signs of slight cracking detected!!

nearside rear tyre getting worn on inner tread detected!!

offside front brake disc has signs of uneaven wear detected on inner face!!

offside front side repeater damaged but still visible!!

offside front tyre has signs of slight cracking on inner and outer sidewall rims detected!!

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have wear on inner and outer edge treads!!

rear sub-frame corroding!!

Fail 27 Jun 2014 100,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear inner sill/chassis has slight corrosion detected!!

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner tread detected!!

nearside front tyre has signs of slight cracking detected!!

nearside rear tyre getting worn on inner tread detected!!

offside front brake disc has signs of uneaven wear detected on inner face!!

offside front side repeater damaged but still visible!!

offside front tyre has signs of slight cracking on inner and outer sidewall rims detected!!

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have wear on inner and outer edge treads!!

rear sub-frame corroding!!

Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,229 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 84,229 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 70,543 miles

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

slight damage to n/s door mirror

undertray fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2010 54,680 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 54,680 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,339 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 42,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,580 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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 JWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG55 JWA, 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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BG55 JWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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