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BJ04 KAR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,543 mi
Last recorded97,543 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 KAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,543 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 91,376 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 91,376 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 84,256 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 78,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 68,446 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 68,446 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,389 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 68,377 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,234 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,394 miles

EML lit

both rear tyres perished (195/65x15)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 45,140 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,852 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,076 miles

engine lamp on dash

service lamp on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,755 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 16,777 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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BJ04 KAR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BJ04 KAR, 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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What year was BJ04 KAR registered?

BJ04 KAR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ04 KAR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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