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BN55 JPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,218 mi
Last recorded158,218 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 JPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 158,218 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 154,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 11 Dec 2014 154,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2013 148,110 miles

Rear tyres worn(Inner edges)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 137,870 miles

boost pipe insecure/leaking

clutch release bearing rattling

Fail 12 Nov 2012 137,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boost pipe insecure/leaking

clutch release bearing rattling

Pass 7 Nov 2011 123,215 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 105,019 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 78,554 miles

Rear tyres wearing on uneven on inner edges

front tyres wearing on inner edges still just legal

Fail 2 Nov 2009 78,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing on uneven on inner edges

front tyres wearing on inner edges still just legal

Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,078 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 51,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads 85% worn

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Reverse light not working

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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BN55 JPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN55 JPU, 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 BN55 JPU registered?

BN55 JPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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