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BC05 JKZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,136 mi
Last recorded69,136 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 69,136 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,410 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,421 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear lip around edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear cracking between tread

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear lip around edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear cracking between tread

Fail 30 Aug 2017 58,421 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear lip around edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear cracking between tread

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake hose bracket {damaged/loose} (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear lip around edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear cracking between tread

Fail 22 Aug 2017 58,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

check engine light on

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 1.6mm, outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge, wearing unevenly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm, has signs of run flat damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge, wearing unevenly

engine management light on

Fail 26 Jul 2016 51,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 1.6mm, outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge, wearing unevenly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm, has signs of run flat damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge, wearing unevenly

engine management light on

Pass 6 May 2015 43,099 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 43,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine managment light on dash

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,238 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,621 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,270 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,078 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,491 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,109 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 14,109 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BC05 JKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BC05 JKZ, 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 BC05 JKZ registered?

BC05 JKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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