MOT Status
ValidMileage
63,423 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Lower stone chip in screen
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips low down (3.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possible rack and pinion ? (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips low down (3.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possible rack and pinion ? (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Lower stone chips in screen
undertrays fitted
stone chips offside lower windscreen
undertrays fitted
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
stone chips offside lower windscreen
undertrays fitted
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL55 EPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 EPV, 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 EPV registered?
BL55 EPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.
Is BL55 EPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL55 EPV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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