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BL54 FRU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,057 mi
Last recorded120,057 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 120,057 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 120,057 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 107,864 miles

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

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

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

handbrake effort 17% (min 16%) advise further inspection

Pass 19 Feb 2016 97,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,418 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,603 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,045 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight lens starting to frost

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 11 Jan 2013 59,045 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight lens starting to frost

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,066 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 49,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,097 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,237 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine light on

Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,343 miles

Front 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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BL54 FRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

BL54 FRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is BL54 FRU safe to buy?

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