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BJ55 UBE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,022 mi
Last recorded115,022 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,022 miles

Nearside headlamp lense deterioated

Offside headlamp lense deterioated

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corrode on edges (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt and stalk

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2014 106,258 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s o/s rear brake disc rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2014 106,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s o/s rear brake disc rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2013 96,700 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r seat belt needs help to retract

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 96,700 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r seat belt needs help to retract

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 88,465 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r light unit damp

Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,465 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r light unit damp

Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,883 miles

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

water in n/s/r light unit

Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,747 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,969 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 55,725 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 UBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UBE, 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 UBE registered?

BJ55 UBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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