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BL55 DNV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

255,675 mi
Last recorded255,675 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 DNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 255,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill complete (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very end of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill complete (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 254,688 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil level low

Fail 8 Sep 2022 254,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil level low

Pass 31 Aug 2021 248,330 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2021 248,330 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 246,795 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 245,275 miles

both rear floors and rear chassis legs rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2018 242,922 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 242,866 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and lower sill corroded and weak along its length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and lower sill corroded and weak along its length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and lower sill corroded and weak along its length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and lower sill corroded and weak along its length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a deep cut to the outer sidewall 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from inrtercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 1 Sep 2017 239,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut to the outer sidewall 225/45R17

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

oil leak from offside intercooler pie

Fail 22 Aug 2017 239,378 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch corroded and hold leaving sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut to the outer sidewall 225/45R17

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

oil leak from offside intercooler pie

Pass 24 Aug 2016 227,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 227,420 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 24 Aug 2015 205,431 miles

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 26 Aug 2014 192,853 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 192,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 174,507 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns and os sills are damaged but not excessive

Pass 19 Jul 2012 153,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 137,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 137,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 109,223 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 109,223 miles

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 6 Nov 2009 101,756 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 77,806 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 77,086 miles

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

ADVISE 2X FRONT LARGE WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED & CRACKING (MAY GET WORSE)

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 DNV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DNV, 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 DNV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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