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BK05 JYN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,483 mi
Last recorded75,483 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 JYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 75,483 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 75,430 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 64,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 60,361 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

mileage visibility low

Pass 10 Mar 2023 53,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 49,378 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 49,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 43,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 38,780 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,484 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 36,484 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.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,789 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,691 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,288 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,444 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,476 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 13,476 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,219 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 JYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JYN, 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 JYN registered?

BK05 JYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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