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BD05 TKV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,405 mi
Last recorded120,405 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 TKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 120,405 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 120,405 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 118,101 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 118,101 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 113,906 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 113,906 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,932 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 107,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 101,651 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 101,651 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2016 93,414 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner wall not deep enough to expose cords

child seat fitted could not carry out full seat belt inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2014 78,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2013 71,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 64,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 61,051 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 61,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 52,357 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 52,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,139 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,223 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 TKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD05 TKV, 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 BD05 TKV registered?

BD05 TKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is BD05 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 TKV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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