MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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
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)
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)
both front lower suspension arm bushes are splitting
washers need topping up
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
all 4 tyres are wearing low
offside front fog lamp lens is cracked
Both front brakes are binding slightly.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BJ55 FCO safe to buy?
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