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BL05 WZT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

175,477 mi
Last recorded175,477 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 WZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 175,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 158,699 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 154,985 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 144,763 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 136,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake slight grabbing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 125,513 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 113,722 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,145 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 91,312 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,522 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,552 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 73,552 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 60,017 miles

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

smoke test bordeline pass

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 WZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WZT, 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 WZT registered?

BL05 WZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BL05 WZT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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