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BL05 VUV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,763 mi
Last recorded168,763 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 168,763 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 141,319 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 141,319 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 120,406 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 120,406 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 106,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 89,106 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 16 Jun 2015 70,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,045 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 60,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 18 Jun 2013 51,447 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 51,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,739 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

o/s/r tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,011 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 29,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,264 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 19,546 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 VUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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