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BL54 LPX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,188 mi
Last recorded146,188 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 LPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 146,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 138,763 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 129,292 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 106,516 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 106,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,226 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 63,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,031 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,137 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 57,137 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 53,560 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 49,458 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,338 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

temperature guage not working

Fail 15 Jan 2010 40,561 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

temperature guage not working

Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,203 miles

Nearside aero wiper juddering

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 23 Jan 2009 36,203 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside aero wiper juddering

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,146 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 LPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LPX, 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 LPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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