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BK05 EYG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,337 mi
Last recorded146,337 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 EYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 146,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm rear bush starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower arm rear bush starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 146,334 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken O/S/R coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm rear bush starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front O/S/F tyre on the legal limit

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower arm rear bush starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 136,677 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 136,673 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 128,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 120,111 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 110,109 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 99,345 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 90,069 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,939 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,026 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,614 miles

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

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

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

offside rear light unit contaminated with water

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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BK05 EYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BK05 EYG, 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 BK05 EYG registered?

BK05 EYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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