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BJ55 YVT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,071 mi
Last recorded142,071 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 142,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexley (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under/upper tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 142,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexley (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under/upper tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 130,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 120,421 miles

Offside Front Outer DRIVESHAFT CV GAITOR SPLITTING

Fail 13 Jun 2018 120,161 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer DRIVESHAFT CV GAITOR SPLITTING

Pass 5 Jun 2017 111,076 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 105,712 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 98,029 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,705 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 81,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,763 miles

Engine light on.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,371 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,808 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nails in rear tyres

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Small split in nearside outer cv gaiter and slightly damp

Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,318 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,161 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 23,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,102 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 YVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YVT, 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 YVT registered?

BJ55 YVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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