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BL05 KMZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,323 mi
Last recorded128,323 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 KMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 128,323 miles

headlight lenses fading

Fail 2 Aug 2022 128,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

headlight lenses fading

Pass 2 Feb 2021 120,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 116,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

both headlight lenses discoulering

under body covers fitted can not check testable items properley

Fail 1 Aug 2019 116,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

both headlight lenses discoulering

under body covers fitted can not check testable items properley

Pass 27 Jun 2018 113,591 miles

headlight lenses discoulering

under body covers fitted both sides

Fail 26 Jun 2018 113,586 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

headlight lenses discoulering

under body covers fitted both sides

Pass 13 Jul 2017 111,480 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 111,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 109,136 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 109,136 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 101,820 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,007 miles

rear brake back plates corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2014 97,007 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,355 miles

nearside front tyre has radial cracks

Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,623 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 77,427 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,933 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspect nearside rear handbrake cable is parcially seized

Fail 7 Jul 2011 67,813 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,303 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,653 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,740 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 KMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KMZ, 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 KMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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