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BP05 FBJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,079 mi
Last recorded87,079 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 FBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,079 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 168,783 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 155,353 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 141,018 miles

osr wbearing noisy,cv boots perihed,front and rear discs and pads worn,nsf shocker leaking,front os wishbone play.front and rear plates marked.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 141,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

osr wbearing noisy,cv boots perihed,front and rear discs and pads worn,nsf shocker leaking,front os wishbone play.front and rear plates marked.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 125,161 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 117,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Jun 2009 110,213 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 110,213 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 103,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BP05 FBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP05 FBJ, 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 BP05 FBJ registered?

BP05 FBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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