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BD05 LCK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

207,508 mi
Last recorded207,508 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 LCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 207,508 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 207,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 200,636 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 192,525 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 184,980 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 176,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 167,585 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 158,205 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 148,665 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 139,362 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 126,887 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,946 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 102,838 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,993 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,882 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 79,882 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 69,418 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,083 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,416 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,442 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,135 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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BD05 LCK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BD05 LCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD05 LCK registered?

BD05 LCK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is BD05 LCK safe to buy?

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