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BL55 CZR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,893 mi
Last recorded135,893 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 CZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 135,893 miles

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

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

oil on min

slight play n/s/f wheel

Fail 16 Nov 2017 135,893 miles

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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r side light out

oil on min

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Nov 2016 125,960 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 125,960 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet does not open all under bonnet items NOT CHECKED (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r shock leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2015 116,750 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine malfunction light illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 106,383 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine malfunction light illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 96,798 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 86,438 miles

both rear front suspension bushes split

n/s/r pads

o/s/f top door hinge

play n/s/f top mount

Fail 19 Dec 2011 71,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 71,474 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 58,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 58,952 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,782 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,855 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 CZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BL55 CZR, 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 CZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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