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AD05 BLJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,126 mi
Last recorded123,126 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 123,126 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 119,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 119,285 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 115,499 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 103,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 91,724 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 91,542 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 80,425 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,443 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 68,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nsr and osr tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,431 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 62,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,878 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,284 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking outer edges

Fail 25 Jun 2013 51,284 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres slight cracking outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,101 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 39,866 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,570 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,379 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AD05 BLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AD05 BLJ, 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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What year was AD05 BLJ registered?

AD05 BLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is AD05 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 BLJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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