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BL05 RUO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,878 mi
Last recorded164,878 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 RUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 164,878 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 155,774 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 144,069 miles

bonnet lever stiff

both headlight lens faded , patterns still visible

nearside front and rear brake backplates corroded

offside front and rear brake backplates missing

Fail 9 Dec 2019 144,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

bonnet lever stiff

both headlight lens faded , patterns still visible

nearside front and rear brake backplates corroded

offside front and rear brake backplates missing

Pass 14 Dec 2018 132,903 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 132,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 123,188 miles

Engine warning lamp on

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 123,188 miles

Engine warning lamp on

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 111,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

engine light on

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 103,850 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 88,212 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 88,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,779 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,631 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,542 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,513 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,387 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 RUO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RUO, 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 RUO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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