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BE52 KEL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,148 mi
Last recorded143,148 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE52 KEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 143,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 136,297 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 136,297 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 135,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 134,959 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 134,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 131,369 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 129,286 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2020 129,286 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2019 126,369 miles

HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS IS POOR

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Oct 2018 120,885 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Front Lower SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Nearside HEAD LIGHT FOCUS IS VERY POOR

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Oct 2017 117,166 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,017 miles

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED

HEAD LAMPS LENSES ARE CRAZED

HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS IS POOR

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

Pass 28 Oct 2015 106,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Pass 29 Oct 2014 102,875 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,458 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 80,756 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 2.5mm and worn out on inner edge. [Continental Conti Sport Contact 3 225/40 X ZR18]

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 2mm and worn out on inner edge. [Continental Conti Sport Contact 3 225/40 X ZR18]

Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,764 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,744 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,153 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,633 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 48,633 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 35,929 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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BE52 KEL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BE52 KEL, 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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BE52 KEL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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