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BL05 GUW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,625 mi
Last recorded166,625 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 166,625 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 166,625 miles

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

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 156,016 miles

damage to rear body

Fail 27 Jun 2017 155,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 147,506 miles

Nearside Front light cracking on tread just legal

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 147,467 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front light cracking on tread just legal

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 139,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 132,142 miles

headlight covers faded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 132,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

headlight covers faded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 124,115 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 115,814 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 115,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 106,842 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 96,121 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,345 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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BL05 GUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GUW, 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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BL05 GUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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