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BL55 DJY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,584 mi
Last recorded90,584 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 DJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 90,584 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 85,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 78,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 78,859 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,623 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,650 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,250 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 59,003 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 59,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 57,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel hard to turn by hand

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front wheel hard to turn by hand

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 57,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel hard to turn by hand

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front wheel hard to turn by hand

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 54,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked, (5 years old)

Offside Front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked, (8 years old)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 54,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked, (5 years old)

Offside Front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked, (8 years old)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,908 miles

front number plate cracked

nsf tyre wall worn away

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Dec 2014 47,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracked.

Fail 22 Dec 2014 47,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 42,621 miles

front + rear pads low

Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,780 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 31,840 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 26,155 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 20,514 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 20,514 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 13,836 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 DJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DJY, 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 DJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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