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BL05 WZN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,713 mi
Last recorded110,713 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 110,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 104,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,221 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 97,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 95,668 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads 60% worn

Offside Front brake pads 60% worn

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2018 95,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen image incorrect , cloudy glass (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen image incorrect, glass cloudy (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pads 60% worn

Offside Front brake pads 60% worn

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2017 92,043 miles

Front Both headlight len's are in poor condition stopping the light of coming off

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,249 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 86,291 miles

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

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

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

front tyre(s) inner edge worn

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,842 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 60,838 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED

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)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,891 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,974 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 35,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,727 miles

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

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 WZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WZN, 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 WZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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