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BL55 EOD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

168,140 mi
Last recorded168,140 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 EOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 168,140 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 168,128 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 161,183 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 161,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Both headlamps cloudy

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 156,628 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 156,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 146,390 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 146,390 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 142,378 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 142,378 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamps deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 136,726 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 136,726 miles

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

Headlamps deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 129,665 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 129,665 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Both headlamps deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 118,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 98,742 miles

Child seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 77,165 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,921 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 46,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,208 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 21,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,990 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,715 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 12,565 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 EOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EOD, 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 EOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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