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BL05 GUH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,291 mi
Last recorded95,291 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 95,291 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,126 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 87,124 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 86,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage nsf wing?

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,461 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 86,461 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered

Fail 10 Apr 2013 84,898 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered

Pass 6 Apr 2012 82,922 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,106 miles

plastic shroulds fitted under engine& ns&os floor areas

Pass 17 Apr 2010 73,113 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,220 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,161 miles

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

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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BL05 GUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL05 GUH, 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 BL05 GUH registered?

BL05 GUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is BL05 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 GUH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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