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BL55 AOE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,743 mi
Last recorded67,743 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 AOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 67,743 miles

Offside Front lamp secured with tape

Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,581 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 60,581 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,658 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,689 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)

cracks to offside front/rear/nearside rear tyre treads

offside headlamp taped

Fail 9 Dec 2014 51,689 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cracks to offside front/rear/nearside rear tyre treads

offside headlamp taped

Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,884 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 35,527 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,833 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,092 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 17,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 17,415 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 12,570 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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BL55 AOE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL55 AOE, 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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What year was BL55 AOE registered?

BL55 AOE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is BL55 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 AOE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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