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BL05 VBB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,301 mi
Last recorded159,301 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 159,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 147,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 139,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 123,681 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 121,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 117,291 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front and rear ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 117,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front and rear ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 109,025 miles

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Rear tyres are perished

Stone chip in windscreen

No view of the rear spring lower sections

Child seats fitted in rear

NS inner and outer drive shaft gaitors are leaking grease

NSR brake binding on slightly

OS NS headlights are faded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 101,694 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,321 miles

Nearside Front Console bush cracking and split

Nearside Front Shock absorber misting oil slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking slightly on inner and outer side wall due to age

Offside Front Console bush cracking and split

Offside Rear Tyre cracking slightly on inner and outer side wall due to age

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Feb 2017 97,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Due to lens deterioration (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Console bush cracking and split

Nearside Front Shock absorber misting oil slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking slightly on inner and outer side wall due to age

Offside Front Console bush cracking and split

Offside Rear Tyre cracking slightly on inner and outer side wall due to age

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jan 2016 95,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,000 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,198 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,819 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,046 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,641 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,337 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,109 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 VBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VBB, 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 VBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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