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BJ55 YVP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

249,139 mi
Last recorded249,139 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 249,139 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 239,829 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 226,195 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 219,266 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 205,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 187,475 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 177,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a cut out outer wall but no plays exposed (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 177,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a cut out outer wall but no plays exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 165,426 miles

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

Rear 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 165,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear 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)

Pass 1 May 2015 148,713 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 148,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 135,473 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 121,521 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 105,660 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,220 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,696 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 86,696 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,170 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 YVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVP, 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 YVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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