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BK05 JYA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,812 mi
Last recorded141,812 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 JYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 141,812 miles

Front exhaust flexi weak.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 135,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 135,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 131,905 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 123,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 123,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (marked with chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 110,448 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 103,136 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,989 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 95,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 89,376 miles

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Fail 25 Nov 2015 89,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,779 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 71,962 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 71,962 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,133 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 52,050 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 52,050 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,437 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 41,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 31,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,649 miles

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

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

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 JYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JYA, 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 JYA registered?

BK05 JYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BK05 JYA safe to buy?

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