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BL05 TZG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,440 mi
Last recorded91,440 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,440 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 87,478 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge 205/55x16

Fail 12 Feb 2020 87,478 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge 205/55x16

Pass 31 Jan 2019 81,908 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,338 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 78,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 68,799 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 66,151 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 66,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 62,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust leak

Pass 20 May 2015 62,330 miles

exhaust leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2013 52,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,168 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 48,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,675 miles

n/s/f droplink slight wear also droplink gaiter split

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,310 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 38,310 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,139 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,478 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 TZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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