MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,760 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front tyres worn inner edges
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)
both front tyres worn inner edges
Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres wearing on edges
front discs slightly worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
both front tyres wearing on edges
front discs slightly worn
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
near/side front & near/side rear tyre worn on edges.
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BL05 GVG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 GVG, 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 GVG registered?
BL05 GVG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is BL05 GVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL05 GVG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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