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BL05 TZU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,389 mi
Last recorded131,389 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 TZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 131,389 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 131,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 119,330 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 119,330 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 113,263 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 113,263 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 100,987 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 100,987 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 91,623 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 91,622 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,413 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 82,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 72,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,706 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,615 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 48,615 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,775 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 TZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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