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BL05 UZE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

303,901 mi
Last recorded303,901 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 UZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 303,901 miles

slight play in o/s/r axle bush

Pass 22 Jan 2025 294,096 miles

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 21 Jan 2025 294,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 23 Jan 2024 279,538 miles

windscreen cracked across the bottom not effecting view

Pass 31 Jan 2023 266,973 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 266,973 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 253,706 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 253,706 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 244,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 229,959 miles

Nearside Front accident damage

Fail 10 Jul 2019 229,959 miles

Nearside Front accident damage

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 229,292 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 218,342 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 218,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 210,773 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 198,787 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 188,247 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 188,247 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 182,272 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 173,488 miles

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

emissions light on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 155,093 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 155,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 133,902 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bump stops split.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 105,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers rear bumpstop worn

Fail 22 Jun 2009 105,776 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers rear bumpstop worn

Fail 30 Jun 2008 77,661 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,661 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UZE, 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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What year was BL05 UZE registered?

BL05 UZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is BL05 UZE safe to buy?

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