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BJ55 EHO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,075 mi
Last recorded175,075 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 175,075 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 175,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 172,137 miles

near side rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 6 Jul 2018 168,176 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 166,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

near side front tyre worn on the edge

near side rear and off side rear brake discs lipped

off side front tyre worn on the edge

Fail 4 Jul 2017 166,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

near side front tyre worn on the edge

near side rear and off side rear brake discs lipped

off side front tyre worn on the edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 163,771 miles

near side front and off side front brake discs rusty inner side

near side front and off side front tyres side wall damaged

near side rear tyre nail

Fail 5 Jul 2016 163,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front and off side front brake discs rusty inner side

near side front and off side front tyres side wall damaged

near side rear tyre nail

Pass 27 Jun 2015 156,095 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 143,744 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 128,522 miles

both front shocker damp

n/s/f tyre wear low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 111,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,835 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 93,835 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 93,120 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,998 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 92,998 miles

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,320 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 88,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 73,736 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 EHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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