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BL05 GYR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

171,769 mi
Last recorded171,769 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 171,769 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 168,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight fluid leak

Pass 15 Nov 2023 167,414 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 166,354 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 161,607 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 161,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 155,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 143,735 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 130,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 116,619 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 116,615 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 102,119 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 101,881 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,936 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,623 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,897 miles

front discs heavily corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,349 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight split in nsf outer cv boot

Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,019 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 GYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GYR, 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 GYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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