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BL55 EPV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,423 mi
Last recorded63,423 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 EPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 63,423 miles

Offside Lower stone chip in screen

Pass 27 Aug 2025 62,460 miles

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 62,458 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 61,369 miles

Offside Lower stone chips in screen

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2023 59,928 miles

stone chips offside lower windscreen

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2023 59,924 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,633 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,887 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 55,012 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 55,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 53,395 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,195 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 47,721 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 45,667 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 45,667 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,864 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 31,539 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,503 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 22,475 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 22,475 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 18,721 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,751 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 11,157 miles

Oil leak

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 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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