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BL55 CLZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,917 mi
Last recorded78,917 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 CLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,917 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,724 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,186 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 67,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,933 miles

Front Wiper Blades Slightly Smearing Screen - Suggest Replacement

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF Headlight only just in the higher limits

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,194 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 61,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,897 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,549 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 27,387 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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BL55 CLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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