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BJ05 EWK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,463 mi
Last recorded159,463 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 159,463 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 159,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 147,647 miles

Front grill damaged.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 147,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both flat blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front grill damaged.

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 136,116 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 136,116 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 123,687 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 20 Sep 2016 123,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 16 Sep 2015 107,837 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 107,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,771 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,878 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 87,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 75,170 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,940 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,935 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,996 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 43,132 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,034 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 EWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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