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BJ55 HZC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,433 mi
Last recorded81,433 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 HZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 81,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,314 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,378 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,785 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,010 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear seat belt not checked

Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,207 miles

child seats fitted

n/s/rear lamp broken

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 HZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

BJ55 HZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ55 HZC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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