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BK05 KVX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,566 mi
Last recorded128,566 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 KVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 128,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 120,949 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 120,928 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 116,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush. Very badly deteriorated, requirements only just met (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush. Very badly deteriorated, requirements only just met (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection off some components

oil level on minimum

Pass 6 Mar 2021 114,728 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight perishing to rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 4 Mar 2021 114,704 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight perishing to rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 20 Nov 2019 113,590 miles

evidence of fluid on offside rear brake caliper

slight deterioration to offside rear trailing arm bush

Fail 19 Nov 2019 113,534 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

evidence of fluid on offside rear brake caliper

slight deterioration to offside rear trailing arm bush

Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,887 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,228 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,514 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Nov 2016 82,431 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,675 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,097 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,585 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,354 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,149 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,777 miles

sill guards, splash guards & undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,155 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,128 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 22,381 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 KVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 KVX registered?

BK05 KVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is BK05 KVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 KVX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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