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BL05 HDF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,792 mi
Last recorded57,792 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 HDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 57,792 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 53,059 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 51,102 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 51,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 50,481 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 49,322 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 48,312 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 48,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 47,693 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

screen chips

Fail 28 Jul 2020 47,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

screen chips

Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,112 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 46,110 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater glass broken sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly-suggest investigating

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 44,871 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is rusty

r/n/s discs has been getting hot

Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,440 miles

exhaust is rusty

headlamps have detorated and pattern is poor

r/n/s brake is binding

Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,273 miles

exhaust is rusty

headlamp have detorated

Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,760 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,855 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

o/s/r tyre tread and outer wall cracking and perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,450 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,647 miles

N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL CUT

Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,792 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WALL CUT /N/S R PADS LOW

Fail 19 Jul 2010 20,792 miles

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

N/S REAR TYRE WALL CUT /N/S R PADS LOW

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,663 miles

N/S REAR TYFE WALL/N/S F TYRE WALL CRACKS /N/S F RIM DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,196 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 HDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HDF, 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 HDF registered?

BL05 HDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is BL05 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 HDF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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