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BJ55 FDM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

74,468 mi
Last recorded74,468 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 74,468 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2024 72,678 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2023 70,666 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,275 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Nov 2021 67,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2020 66,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2019 64,817 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,713 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,492 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)

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 50,656 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 46,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,611 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre starting to crack

Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,388 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 36,226 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,651 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 FDM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ55 FDM registered?

BJ55 FDM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BJ55 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 FDM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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