2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · BJ55 FDD
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 172,215 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ55 FDD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2024
- 172,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ55 FDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (BJ55 FDD) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
BJ55 FDD Mileage History
- 12/04/2022156,628 mi
- 05/05/2023160,578 mi+3,950 mi
- 10/05/2023160,685 mi+107 mi
- 24/04/2024172,215 mi+11,530 mi
Average of roughly 7,662 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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