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BJ55 HYR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,862 mi
Last recorded114,862 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 HYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 114,862 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 107,354 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 107,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 99,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 93,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 78,363 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2015 78,363 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 71,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2014 71,716 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 64,706 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 May 2012 57,103 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 57,103 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,746 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,665 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,514 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,816 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 HYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HYR, 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 HYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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