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BL55 HZR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,200 mi
Last recorded182,200 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 182,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 164,969 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 155,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 146,789 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 146,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 139,002 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 131,443 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 122,742 miles

2x child seats fitted, belts not checked

Fail 15 Dec 2015 122,742 miles

2x child seats fitted, belts not checked

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 114,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2013 108,557 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 101,056 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 101,056 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 91,919 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 83,524 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 73,974 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 63,989 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 HZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HZR, 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 HZR registered?

BL55 HZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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