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BL55 EOB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,747 mi
Last recorded77,747 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 EOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 77,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 77,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 76,721 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 76,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2024 75,160 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 75,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 75,144 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 69,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 58,303 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS + OS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,198 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 44,103 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2019 44,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 39,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2017 30,661 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 30,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 26,153 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 23,969 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 22,055 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 22,055 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 18,803 miles

OSR tyre cracking with age.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 18,803 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

OSR tyre cracking with age.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 16,816 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 16,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2011 14,568 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 13,464 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 11,307 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 11,307 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 8,566 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 EOB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EOB, 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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What year was BL55 EOB registered?

BL55 EOB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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