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BL54 WEA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,813 mi
Last recorded233,813 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 233,813 miles

Engine management light is on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working also the cover is broken

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch is stiff

Fail 10 Nov 2023 233,813 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine management light is on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working also the cover is broken

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch is stiff

Pass 3 Nov 2022 230,588 miles

Offside Front spotlight is not working

Offside Rear tyre/inner wall is perished

Rear both coil springs are corroded

front headlight self-levelling device is deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2022 230,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front spotlight is not working

Offside Rear tyre/inner wall is perished

Rear both coil springs are corroded

front headlight self-levelling device is deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2021 218,747 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 216,182 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 216,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 211,415 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 198,991 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges 225/45/17

Fail 14 Mar 2018 198,990 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges 225/45/17

Pass 13 Mar 2017 180,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 180,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 162,977 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 145,516 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 130,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 130,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 117,417 miles

nearside front tyre wall cut

Pass 3 Jan 2012 105,708 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)

headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Pass 10 Jan 2011 90,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,923 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 61,204 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,204 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 44,846 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 44,501 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 WEA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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