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BJ05 BOV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,050 mi
Last recorded127,050 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 BOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 127,050 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs and suspension components have general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 127,050 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs and suspension components have general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 125,767 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 117,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 117,044 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 116,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 106,392 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 98,998 miles

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

engine light lit

Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,570 miles

engine fault lamp on

Fail 7 Jan 2016 95,550 miles

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

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

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

engine fault lamp on

Pass 7 Aug 2014 88,666 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 88,665 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,447 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,402 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 75,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,560 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,266 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,744 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 42,769 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 BOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ05 BOV, 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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BJ05 BOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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