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BL54 LRU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,383 mi
Last recorded119,383 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 LRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 119,383 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 119,383 miles

Offside 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 111,835 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 111,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 104,431 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 104,377 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 90,801 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 90,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,010 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 79,943 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 71,891 miles

bottoms of rear springs not visable

coolant just below min topped up with water

most of front to rear brake pipes undercover

ns wiper just clearing enough

Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,113 miles

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

bottoms of rear springs not visable.

front to rear brake pipes undercover.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,253 miles

osr tyre tread wearing uneven on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,770 miles

osr tyre going out of shape on inner edge.

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 LRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

BL54 LRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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