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AD05 BKO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,990 mi
Last recorded100,990 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2022 100,990 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front sun visor removed

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,641 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 68,641 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 59,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 2 Jun 2017 59,607 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 11 May 2016 55,788 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,084 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 48,835 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,638 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2011 41,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 36,630 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 36,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,579 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,849 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on side wall

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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AD05 BKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD05 BKO, 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 AD05 BKO registered?

AD05 BKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is AD05 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 BKO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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