MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits .874 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 4.4 (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 437 (8.2.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Offside front (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlight lenses and images poor
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust flexi section armour broken
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside front (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear worn to LEGAL LIMIT,devoid of tread at inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Direction indicator not working Offside front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust flexi section armour broken
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside front (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear worn to LEGAL LIMIT,devoid of tread at inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust flexi section armour broken
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside front (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust flexi section armour broken
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside front (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust flexi section armour broken
Grease present at offside cv boot area
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside front (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust flexi section armour broken
Grease present at offside cv boot area
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside front (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust flexi section armour broken
Grease present offside front cv boot/hub area
Headlight lenses and images poor
Nearside screen washer not working
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust flexi section armour broken
Grease present offside front cv boot/hub area
Headlight lenses and images poor
Nearside screen washer not working
Grease present offside front cv boot / inner hub area
Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Nearside rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front (5.2.3 (e))
EML on
EML on
offside rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image just visable (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image just visable (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sizable cuts to outter sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavy cracking to outter sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s/f/tyre small cuts to outter sidewall
n/s/r/tyre deterating
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BK05 EYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BK05 EYV, 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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BK05 EYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2005.
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