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BT05 FJU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,066 mi
Last recorded59,066 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 FJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 59,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 58,730 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 58,521 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 58,112 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 57,827 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 57,379 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 57,068 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 57,068 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 56,137 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 54,860 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 52,898 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 50,550 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 50,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 48,664 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 48,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,622 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,360 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,836 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front INNER driveshaft gaitor boot split

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,839 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,805 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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BT05 FJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BT05 FJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT05 FJU registered?

BT05 FJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is BT05 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 FJU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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