MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front tyre bald at edge
front wings corroded
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - rear and middle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - rear and middle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front wings corrosion
both front wings corrosion
both sills corrosion
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
both front wings corrosion
both sills corrosion
corrosion on o/s and n/s sills
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL05 PPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 PPU, 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 PPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 July 2005.
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