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DA55 BLN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,008 mi
Last recorded132,008 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 BLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 132,008 miles

Both front wings corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides, Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Bushes deteriorated (lower coil spring support arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 132,008 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And tear inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front wings corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides, Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Bushes deteriorated (lower coil spring support arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 124,467 miles

Both front wings corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes deteriorated and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 124,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Both front wings corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes deteriorated and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 117,101 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded, no sharp edges

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded, no sharp edges

Pass 28 Feb 2018 98,551 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated and faded slightly

Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,032 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 80,011 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,397 miles

traction and engine management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,608 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 57,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,086 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 55,086 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,238 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 53,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,351 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,263 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,158 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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DA55 BLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DA55 BLN, 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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DA55 BLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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