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BJ05 XYU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,236 mi
Last recorded137,236 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 137,236 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 131,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 125,901 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 125,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 119,684 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 113,849 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 113,849 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 106,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,729 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 92,545 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,036 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 85,036 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,216 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,673 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 72,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 66,555 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,199 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,650 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 22,592 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,786 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 XYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

BJ05 XYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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