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BJ05 KHO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,106 mi
Last recorded102,106 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 102,106 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 102,104 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 96,730 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 86,140 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,922 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,679 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 66,308 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2011 47,849 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 42,097 miles

advise damage to near side rear tyre side wall

advise front brake disc wear

advise rear brake disc wear

advise stability control sensor broken

Fail 25 May 2010 41,968 miles

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

advise damage to near side rear tyre side wall

advise front brake disc wear

advise rear brake disc wear

advise stability control sensor broken

Pass 30 May 2009 35,089 miles

condition of nearside cv boot

Fail 29 May 2009 35,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

condition of nearside cv boot

Pass 30 May 2008 26,677 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BJ05 KHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ05 KHO, 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 BJ05 KHO registered?

BJ05 KHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 KHO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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