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BJ05 DZW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,098 mi
Last recorded128,098 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 128,098 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 121,506 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 121,500 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing ns (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns centre and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os centre and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 114,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 100,593 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 90,398 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2020 79,464 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 70,225 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 70,225 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 60,767 miles

Front Wipers smearing

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 60,767 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wipers smearing

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,692 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,394 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,567 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 55,567 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,626 miles

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,631 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,893 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,167 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,735 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,631 miles

offside front inner wing liner securing screw missing

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 DZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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