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BJ05 XYN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,558 mi
Last recorded146,558 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 146,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 142,070 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 133,703 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 127,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 121,046 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 121,046 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,979 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 106,979 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,548 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 89,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,433 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 73,767 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,624 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,389 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 46,591 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 36,002 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 8 May 2009 27,243 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 20,638 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 XYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 XYN registered?

BJ05 XYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 XYN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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