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BL54 LXK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,810 mi
Last recorded87,810 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 LXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 87,810 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 87,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 May 2019 81,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 81,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 77,136 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking

floor trays fitted

n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 17 May 2017 69,918 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 65,725 miles

headlamps faded

Pass 8 May 2015 62,373 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 62,373 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 58,495 miles

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

headlamps faded

Fail 9 May 2014 58,495 miles

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

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

headlamps faded

Pass 4 May 2013 53,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 48,244 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 46,001 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,816 miles

front discs heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,353 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,823 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,623 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 LXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LXK, 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 LXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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