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BJ05 WRF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,719 mi
Last recorded118,719 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 118,719 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front, inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wings taped up at arches

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 110,893 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 110,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 104,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 95,485 miles

slight play in front joints

Pass 23 Jul 2018 89,165 miles

slight play in front joints

Fail 23 Jul 2018 89,165 miles

slight play in front joints

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,195 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 85,195 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,577 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 79,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,614 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,038 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING SLIGHTLY OUTER EDGE ( 205/55X16)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 55,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 51,308 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 49,774 miles

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)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 8 May 2010 47,923 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 47,923 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 38,464 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,853 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 WRF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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