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BK05 EYV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,228 mi
Last recorded132,228 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 EYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 132,228 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2024

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))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 128,756 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 125,045 miles

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))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 124,960 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 122,868 miles

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 122,868 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,271 miles

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 116,271 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 110,586 miles

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))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 110,567 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 103,756 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 103,754 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,163 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,109 miles

EML on

Pass 15 Sep 2016 80,074 miles

EML on

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image just visable (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 75,657 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f/tyre small cuts to outter sidewall

n/s/r/tyre deterating

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,226 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,272 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,940 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,427 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,412 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,654 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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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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