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BL54 TSY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,610 mi
Last recorded110,610 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 TSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 110,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light inop.

o/s outer sill damaged.

stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 110,515 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre stop light inop.

o/s/r anti roll bar linkage has slight play.

oil around engine and gearbox.

outer sills damaged.

windscreen stone chipped.

Fail 13 Jun 2015 110,055 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stoplamp inop

front tyres on limit

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

oil around engine and gearbox

outersills damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2014 101,253 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 101,253 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 96,461 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 96,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,990 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,295 miles

both front tyres worn low / worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,228 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 58,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,694 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 44,694 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 TSY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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