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CJ55 BGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,114 mi
Last recorded127,114 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 BGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 127,114 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 127,114 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 111,615 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 102,122 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 102,119 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 94,961 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,411 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

esp warning light on

Fail 20 Nov 2012 81,409 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

esp warning light on

Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,184 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake lever not fully returning on nsr caliper

osr tyre perished

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,353 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 61,353 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,243 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsr handbrake lever not fully returning on caliper

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,185 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 24,182 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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CJ55 BGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CJ55 BGU, 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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CJ55 BGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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