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BL55 DLF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,274 mi
Last recorded139,274 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 139,274 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 139,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 129,958 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 122,301 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 122,301 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 114,429 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 105,157 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 18 Dec 2012 98,650 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 94,301 miles

stonechips in screen.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 84,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front tyre 2.5mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

stonechips in screen.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 72,267 miles

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

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 DLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc 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 DLF, 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 DLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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