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BL54 FRT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,255 mi
Last recorded159,255 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 159,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres are worn smooth on edges

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2019 159,243 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres are worn smooth on edges

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 147,044 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear trailing arm bushes de-bonding

both rear tyres slightly perished

under body trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 147,044 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear trailing arm bushes de-bonding

both rear tyres slightly perished

under body trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 126,699 miles

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated But Still Giving Beam Pattern

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Outer Constant Velocity Boot Has Small Hole But Preventing Ingress Of Dirt

Nearside Front Upper Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Boot Deteriorated But Preventing Ingress Of Dirt

Rear Both Tyre Outer Sidewalls Starting To Deteriorate

Pass 5 Feb 2016 114,123 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 114,077 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2015 100,771 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 88,614 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,785 miles

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 11 Feb 2012 66,527 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 61,161 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,165 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 56,165 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,336 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,629 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 FRT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL54 FRT, 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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BL54 FRT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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