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AD55 BZL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,601 mi
Last recorded72,601 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 BZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,601 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 71,935 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 70,629 miles

passengers side wiper blade starting to split

Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,535 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 68,558 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,742 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 65,358 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 65,339 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light is illuminated / air bag fault on display (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering

Fail 4 Jan 2019 62,550 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering

Pass 3 Jan 2018 59,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer head lamp lenses are weathering

Pass 4 Jan 2017 57,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 55,947 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlight lenses deteriated

corrosion f&r suspension components

o/s mirror housing damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2015 55,947 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlight lenses deteriated

corrosion f&r suspension components

o/s mirror housing damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,475 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre is unevenly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,346 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,815 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 36,468 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 29,793 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,345 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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AD55 BZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD55 BZL, 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 AD55 BZL registered?

AD55 BZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is AD55 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 BZL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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