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BL05 RTU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,241 mi
Last recorded74,241 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 RTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 74,241 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened benefit of doubt (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 74,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose not attached to shocker horse shoe clip missing causing it to chafed on shocker (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened benefit of doubt (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi hose losing flex slightly chafed from abs wirer (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi hose losing flex and chaffed from being inseculy mounted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened benefit of doubt (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 68,102 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 139,997 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 67,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 63,814 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 63,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAIL BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 57,774 miles

audi road wheels fitted

front and rear suspension has been lowered

Fail 1 Feb 2022 57,774 miles

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

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

audi road wheels fitted

front and rear suspension has been lowered

Pass 1 Feb 2021 53,813 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing inner edges

engine cover/under trays fitted

suspension none standard

Pass 6 Feb 2020 47,732 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 37,548 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 36,869 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 36,868 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,704 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,515 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 30,997 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 27,636 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,397 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,339 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,544 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,069 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 8,623 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 RTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RTU, 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 RTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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