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BK05 HJE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,746 mi
Last recorded127,746 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 HJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 127,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 127,746 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Unclipped (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 120,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 112,358 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 112,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 104,890 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,394 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 91,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,483 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,456 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 85,064 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 85,064 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 77,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,497 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,431 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 48,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Apr 2008 37,719 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,719 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)

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 HJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HJE, 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 HJE registered?

BK05 HJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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