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BJ55 EGE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,872 mi
Last recorded78,872 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 EGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 78,872 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 77,384 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 76,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 72,903 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 71,438 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,659 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 59,591 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,127 miles

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

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

o/s front tyre slight worn in side edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,203 miles

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

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/so/rear tyre start to crack

Pass 2 Aug 2013 42,197 miles

n/s o/s rear tyre start to crack

Pass 11 Aug 2012 35,565 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,190 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 17,797 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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BJ55 EGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 BJ55 EGE, 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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BJ55 EGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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