MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front brake discs corroded.
N/S/R Handbrake lever not sitting on the rest position on the caliper.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f cv boot has very small split
slight bind from rear brakes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BJ05 HLW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 HLW, 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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What year was BJ05 HLW registered?
BJ05 HLW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.
Is BJ05 HLW safe to buy?
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