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BL54 FSE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,736 mi
Last recorded132,736 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 132,736 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 126,585 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 120,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 115,298 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,328 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 105,328 miles

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,699 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,233 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 85,147 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 78,739 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 70,170 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 59,320 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 59,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 46,244 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 46,238 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 FSE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FSE, 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 FSE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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