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B13 ELL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,766 mi
Last recorded165,766 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 ELL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 165,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 159,153 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 155,586 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 154,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 149,377 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 143,692 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 138,477 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 128,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 119,030 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 109,927 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 99,637 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 88,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres have large cuts running around the inside edges

Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,540 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,367 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,605 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,085 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,623 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 19,668 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking in tread area

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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B13 ELL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B13 ELL, 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 B13 ELL registered?

B13 ELL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is B13 ELL safe to buy?

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