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BJ05 HLR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

236,660 mi
Last recorded236,660 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 236,660 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 236,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 227,869 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 227,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 202,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 183,301 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 157,626 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 135,902 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 135,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 126,971 miles

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 119,344 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 119,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 109,257 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2011 90,397 miles

n/s sill damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,662 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 72,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,662 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,648 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 44,648 miles

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?

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 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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