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EN05 BJU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

181,980 mi
Last recorded181,980 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 BJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 181,980 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 181,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 174,523 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 166,234 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 166,234 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 160,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 160,603 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 149,341 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 149,318 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 135,258 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 135,258 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 126,040 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 112,116 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 23 Jan 2018 104,619 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,877 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 97,877 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 90,716 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,067 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,513 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 64,670 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,670 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,544 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,990 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,635 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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EN05 BJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EN05 BJU, 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 EN05 BJU registered?

EN05 BJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is EN05 BJU safe to buy?

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