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BL54 TPX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,245 mi
Last recorded95,245 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 95,245 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 89,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 83,598 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 79,469 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,127 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 69,897 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,170 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

eml on dash

minor exhaust leak from centre exhaust

Fail 18 Sep 2018 62,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split due to broken spring (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

eml on dash

minor exhaust leak from centre exhaust

Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,009 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 5 Apr 2016 46,660 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2014 41,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2013 38,192 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 38,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,125 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,765 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,886 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,941 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,868 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 TPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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