MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,399 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to suspension components
n/s/r tyre 2mm,heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout
slight noise from upper suspension top bearings
slight suspension knocks
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to suspension components
n/s/r tyre 2mm,heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout
slight noise from upper suspension top bearings
slight suspension knocks
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine lamp on
osf wing has some damage
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine lamp on
osf wing has some damage
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL55 UTB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 UTB, 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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How do I check the history of BL55 UTB?
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What year was BL55 UTB registered?
BL55 UTB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 December 2005.
Is BL55 UTB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL55 UTB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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