MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
o/s/r tyre has surface cracks to tread area
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
engine light on
nearside front bumper damaged
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine light on
nearside front bumper damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad warning light on dash
lower arm bushes starting to wear
mil light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pad warning light on dash
lower arm bushes starting to wear
mil light on
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front and rear pads lowe
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front and rear pads lowe
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake dics worn
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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BJ55 KTT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 KTT, 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 KTT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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