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BJ55 FDG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

184,284 mi
Last recorded184,284 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 184,284 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 183,534 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 179,160 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 176,482 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 173,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 170,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 167,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 159,019 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 143,711 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 134,188 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 121,787 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to the wear indicators in the middle of tread pattern

Offside rear tyre has abnormal tread wear on inner edge (stepped tread)

Fail 26 May 2015 121,787 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are worn close to the wear indicators in the middle of tread pattern

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

Offside rear tyre has abnormal tread wear on inner edge (stepped tread)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 108,011 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 108,011 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,028 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,383 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 61,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 53,541 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,938 miles

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 FDG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FDG, 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 FDG registered?

BJ55 FDG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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