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BL05 GVO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,854 mi
Last recorded160,854 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 160,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 159,215 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 125,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 147,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 126,751 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 126,660 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 118,193 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 111,013 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 101,434 miles

both headlight lens faded

nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge and has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 25 May 2015 101,424 miles

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

both headlight lens faded

nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge and has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 29 May 2014 94,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,837 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,837 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,293 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,721 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2009 43,754 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 27,963 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 GVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GVO, 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 GVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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