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BJ55 UDL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,695 mi
Last recorded114,695 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,695 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,759 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate rotten

Fail 27 Nov 2020 110,755 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake back plate rotten

Pass 5 Dec 2019 106,511 miles

Offside Front Outer c.v. boot pin holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

servo pipe cracked but not leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2018 97,867 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 97,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,926 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front & rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,528 miles

Front and rear all back plates corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,253 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake disc back plates excessivley coroded

bonnet safety catch siezed

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm in places,offside front tyre worn to 3mm in places

Fail 25 Sep 2014 67,009 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake disc back plates excessivley coroded

bonnet safety catch siezed

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm in places,offside front tyre worn to 3mm in places

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,690 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 51,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,496 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 33,091 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,418 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 30,718 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 UDL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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