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BL05 TZW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,660 mi
Last recorded127,660 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 TZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 127,660 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 126,579 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 123,509 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 118,618 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 113,870 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 113,870 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 109,787 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 105,394 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 97,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed DRIVERS (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,343 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,555 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,673 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,490 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,494 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 61,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,584 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,440 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,851 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 TZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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