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BL54 EVU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,320 mi
Last recorded85,320 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 EVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 85,320 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 85,282 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 84,065 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 78,451 miles

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

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 4 Jun 2019 74,470 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 74,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 25 May 2018 68,041 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 60,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 60,294 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,146 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 8 Jul 2016 53,146 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Eml illuminated

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 6 Jul 2015 45,842 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 3 Jul 2015 45,842 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 1 May 2014 38,974 miles

Both rear tyres showing cracks and have un even wear on inner edges.

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

Pass 1 May 2013 33,486 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 33,486 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 28,565 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

near side front tyre walls cracking

Fail 1 May 2012 28,563 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

centre exhaust slight leak

near side front tyre walls cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,300 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 16,222 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 16,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 8,804 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 7,795 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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BL54 EVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc 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 BL54 EVU, 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 BL54 EVU registered?

BL54 EVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is BL54 EVU safe to buy?

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