MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside outer sill damaged
nearside side repeater slightly dim
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside outer sill damaged
nearside side repeater slightly dim
nearside front anti roll link worn
offside front lower arm bush worn
outer sills damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
exhaust centre sleeve corroded
front brakes fluctuating
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
exhaust centre sleeve corroded
front brakes fluctuating
nearside front anti roll link worn
offside front lower arm bush worn
outer sills damaged
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge
under cover tray fitted
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer both sides (2.5.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
n/s sill damaged
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r tyre deterioration
ADVISE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED & CRACKING
ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS
ADVISE WINDSCREEN CRACKED ALL THE WAY ACROSS IN OPAQUE EDGING (MAY GET WORSE)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED & CRACKING
ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS
ADVISE WINDSCREEN CRACKED ALL THE WAY ACROSS IN OPAQUE EDGING (MAY GET WORSE)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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BJ05 HLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 HLR, 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 HLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.
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