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BJ55 FCO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,667 mi
Last recorded144,667 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 144,667 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2016 139,504 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 138,447 miles

7 pin towbar electrics fitted to vehicle at time of test. none testable item

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bonnet lock/catch slightly corroded

o/s/f headlamp beam pattern dull but still visible

removed items from drivers view prior to test

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

used internal adjuster to recheck headlamps

Pass 6 Nov 2014 131,671 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 131,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 116,164 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes are splitting

washers need topping up

Fail 25 Oct 2013 116,164 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front lower suspension arm bushes are splitting

both front tyres have worn to @ 2mm

washers need topping up

Pass 24 Oct 2012 101,417 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 88,934 miles

all 4 tyres are wearing low

offside front fog lamp lens is cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2010 74,568 miles

Both front brakes are binding slightly.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,137 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,279 miles

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

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 FCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FCO, 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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What year was BJ55 FCO registered?

BJ55 FCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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