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BN55 JPY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,998 mi
Last recorded105,998 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 JPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 105,998 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 105,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 100,425 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,656 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,057 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,933 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,730 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,126 miles

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

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

front windscreen marked

Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,081 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,392 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,036 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,563 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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BN55 JPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BN55 JPY, 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 JPY registered?

BN55 JPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 JPY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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