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BJ55 EGZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,358 mi
Last recorded147,358 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 EGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 147,358 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 147,356 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 145,456 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 145,410 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 141,150 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 141,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 135,324 miles

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 135,324 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 135,324 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 130,063 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 123,926 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 123,926 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 106,984 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 102,029 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 100,560 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 91,127 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,369 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 76,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,330 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 57,330 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,031 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 51,031 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 41,378 miles

n/s/f wishbone front bush slight play

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 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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