MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet handle defective
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake percentage only just passing
Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Outer Sills corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underneath corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet handle defective
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake percentage only just passing
Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Outer Sills corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underneath corroded
Both front wings corroded
Brake pad warning light on / warning wires appear to have been removed
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine under cover missing / wheel arch liners damaged
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside front bumper adrift from its fixings
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside front seat belt catch outer casing missing
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vast amount of sealant covering the repairs to both outer sills making inspection of the repair impossible
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front wings corroded
Brake pad warning light on / warning wires appear to have been removed
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine under cover missing / wheel arch liners damaged
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside front bumper adrift from its fixings
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside front seat belt catch outer casing missing
Offside front seat belt catch outer casing missing
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad warning light on / warning wires appear to have been removed
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside front bumper adrift from its fixings
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside front door seal insecure / adrift
Offside windscreen washer jet delivery poor
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad warning light on / warning wires appear to have been removed
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside front bumper adrift from its fixings
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside front door seal insecure / adrift
Offside windscreen washer jet delivery poor
Body has slight corrosion general rust on chassis and suspension. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear tyre crackin on tred.
Rear coil spring worn both. (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush and gaitors split. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing front bush. (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion general rust on chassis and suspension. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear tyre crackin on tred.
Rear coil spring worn both. (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f wishbone front bush slight play
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BJ55 EGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 BJ55 EGZ, 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 EGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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