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BJ55 FCP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,140 mi
Last recorded104,140 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 104,140 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,274 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresner ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly deterioated

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driver side door mirror slightly damaged

low on petrol

Fail 4 Mar 2020 90,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and ply slightly starting to show (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresner ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly deterioated

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driver side door mirror slightly damaged

low on petrol

Pass 31 Jan 2019 77,207 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,741 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 75,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,464 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 75,018 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,247 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,680 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 71,680 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,545 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 62,182 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,297 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 42,938 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 42,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,666 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,455 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,052 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,368 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 16,367 miles

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

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 FCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

BJ55 FCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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