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BL05 XAC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,963 mi
Last recorded114,963 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 114,963 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 114,921 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 114,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 113,108 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 113,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 110,500 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 108,086 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 105,912 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak sump nut ()

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

advise tracking on rear wheels

Fail 25 Jun 2016 100,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control inner arch insecure (6.1.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak sump nut ()

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

advise tracking on rear wheels

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,553 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 96,553 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlight washer inop

rear centre brake light inop

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,404 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 85,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,074 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 2 Jul 2013 74,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,215 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,213 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,215 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,067 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 36,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 27,983 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,955 miles

engine management light on

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 XAC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XAC, 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 XAC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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