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EN05 BJY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,363 mi
Last recorded131,363 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 BJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 131,363 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 131,232 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 117,519 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 5 Aug 2016 117,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 12 Aug 2015 104,455 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,968 miles

exhaust flexi deteroirated

Fail 13 Aug 2014 94,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi deteroirated

thorn in nearside front tyre (punctured sidewall)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 82,236 miles

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

check tracking

offside wiper blade is worn

Pass 25 Aug 2012 70,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,450 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,946 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,023 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EN05 BJY, 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

How do I check the history of EN05 BJY?

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What year was EN05 BJY registered?

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

Is EN05 BJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 BJY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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