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B9 MEO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

183,443 mi
Last recorded183,443 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 MEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 183,443 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 175,852 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 164,038 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 161,893 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 153,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 144,375 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 7 Jan 2020 144,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 17 Dec 2018 125,549 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 114,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,697 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 104,297 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 89,430 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 89,430 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,828 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 73,828 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,226 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 63,226 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 59,044 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 59,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,090 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,181 miles

air bag light on

Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,181 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,277 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,959 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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B9 MEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B9 MEO, 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 B9 MEO registered?

B9 MEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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