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BJ05 BOF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,194 mi
Last recorded147,194 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 BOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 147,194 miles

EML.on.

O/s.rear tyre starting to perish.

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 147,194 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)

EML.on.

O/s.rear tyre starting to perish.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 140,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 131,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 131,627 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 114,964 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 96,659 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,134 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,091 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 54,621 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,621 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 41,818 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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BJ05 BOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ05 BOF, 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 BJ05 BOF registered?

BJ05 BOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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