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BL03 PHL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

177,525 mi
Last recorded177,525 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 PHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 177,525 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe/suspension corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 170,712 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 162,830 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 155,677 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 149,995 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 145,586 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 138,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 135,338 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 130,703 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 124,395 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres low tread

Nearside c.v gaiter badly perished

Offside front brake backplate corroding

Rear brake balance only just met requirements

Pass 15 Jul 2015 115,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 115,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 104,553 miles

Both outer cv gaiters deteriorated.

Rear bushes of both front lower suspension arms perished.

Tyre pressure warning lamp flashing.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 94,815 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,301 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,655 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BL03 PHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BL03 PHL, 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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BL03 PHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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