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BG55 VRJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,062 mi
Last recorded118,062 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2024 118,062 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Front Both front wings corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 116,275 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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 strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and component parts are lightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 110,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 103,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,469 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped inside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,166 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,535 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 65,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,850 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 58,849 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,589 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,234 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 54,219 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 53,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 53,525 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 48,554 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,554 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,769 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,057 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,878 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 VRJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

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

Is BG55 VRJ safe to buy?

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