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BL05 HGM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,395 mi
Last recorded93,395 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 HGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 93,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 86,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread slight lift on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread slight lift on egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 80,527 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor corrosion to underside of vehicle near trailing arm mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor corrosion to underside of vehicle near trailing arm mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 64,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing is corroded but not likely to cause injury.

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

Offside Front Wing is corroded but not likely to cause injury.

Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,554 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,163 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,513 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SCORED (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SCORED (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 46,937 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,937 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,706 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 36,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,090 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 31,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,294 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,284 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 HGM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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