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BJ05 HLK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,741 mi
Last recorded124,741 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 124,741 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 122,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 122,748 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 122,684 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,612 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 115,323 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 111,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front inner brake pad worn close to wear sensor, front inner discs slight worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 106,915 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,337 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 97,039 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,720 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 90,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 84,771 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 78,278 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,733 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 69,733 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil level low

Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,128 miles

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

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 HLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HLK, 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 HLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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