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BL54 NXC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,634 mi
Last recorded86,634 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 NXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,634 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 86,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 86,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,383 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 80,383 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,460 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,607 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 64,580 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,879 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,358 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,268 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 38,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,379 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,317 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 15,412 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 NXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol 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 NXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL54 NXC registered?

BL54 NXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is BL54 NXC safe to buy?

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