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BJ55 FDA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,714 mi
Last recorded190,714 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 190,714 miles

All Work Repaired & Covered Heavily With Sealant

Nearside Front Outer Sill Repaired & Covered Very Heavily With Under Sealant

Offside Front Inner Sill Repaired And Covered Heavily With Under Seal

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 190,714 miles

All Work Repaired & Covered Heavily With Sealant

Nearside Front Outer Sill Repaired & Covered Very Heavily With Under Sealant

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Sill Repaired And Covered Heavily With Under Seal

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 190,709 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 173,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 152,461 miles

O/S/F fog lens cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 152,460 miles

Nearside 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F fog lens cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 141,033 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 141,033 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 131,309 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 131,222 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2013 121,166 miles

both rear shock absorber dust shields dtatched

Fail 16 Aug 2013 121,166 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear shock absorber dust shields dtatched

Pass 16 Aug 2012 110,387 miles

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

rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2011 100,042 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2010 91,780 miles

nearside hand brake efficiency low

rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2010 91,780 miles

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

nearside hand brake efficiency low

rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,632 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 73,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 FDA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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