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BL55 CLJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,381 mi
Last recorded94,381 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 CLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 94,381 miles

Rear exhaust silencer touching rear heat shield

Fail 1 Jun 2026 94,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer touching rear heat shield

Pass 11 Jun 2025 88,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 88,082 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 79,855 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 73,733 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 73,733 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 62,808 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 51,879 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera

Pass 12 Jun 2020 41,019 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,970 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 9,328 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 9,165 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 7,569 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 7,149 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 6,563 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 6,241 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 5,601 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 5,059 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 4,127 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 CLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CLJ, 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 BL55 CLJ registered?

BL55 CLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is BL55 CLJ safe to buy?

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