MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise rear brake disc's lipped and corroided, recommend replacement next pad change.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
appears stone etc rattling in well of n/s/f disc
rear pad binding abit on n/s/r discs bit correded
wipers slight smear
ADVISE FRONT PADS WEARING LOW APPROX 3-5K
ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS
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BP05 XBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc 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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?
BP05 XBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 2005.
Is BP05 XBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BP05 XBJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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