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BJ05 DZS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

211,956 mi
Last recorded211,956 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 211,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central rear view mirror missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear sill damage

crack in screen not in view of road

Fail 31 Mar 2017 211,955 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear sill damage

crack in screen not in view of road

Pass 2 Apr 2016 206,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 206,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 185,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Service lamp illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 31 Mar 2015 185,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Service lamp illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 28 Mar 2014 159,645 miles

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

rear tyres very worn and out of shape on the inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2014 159,157 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear tyres very worn and out of shape on the inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2013 130,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 129,906 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 23 Mar 2012 105,734 miles

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

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

nearside mirror glass insecure

rear discs poor condition

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 23 Mar 2012 105,734 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass insecure

rear discs poor condition

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2011 93,352 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 83,796 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 83,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,008 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 72,008 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 63,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DZS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DZS, 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 DZS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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