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BJ55 FDL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,574 mi
Last recorded172,574 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 172,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside and offside Sill covers fitted.

Offside Sill slightly corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 172,000 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension component rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2020 171,963 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension component rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2019 168,967 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2019 168,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 162,777 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 162,777 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 159,036 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 147,119 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 133,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 121,148 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 104,467 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 93,158 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 80,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,598 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,942 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 FDL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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