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BL05 LAB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,705 mi
Last recorded52,705 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 52,705 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 47,208 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 44,422 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 40,026 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 38,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 38,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 38,261 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 38,261 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 37,904 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 36,693 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 35,599 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 34,417 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 32,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 31,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,705 miles

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,714 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGES.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,662 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,484 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,409 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,156 miles

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

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

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 LAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LAB, 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 LAB registered?

BL05 LAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is BL05 LAB safe to buy?

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