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BK05 KVY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,259 mi
Last recorded132,259 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 KVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 132,259 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 118,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 109,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 106,720 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 95,259 miles

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

front discs slightly lipped

Fail 19 Jan 2015 95,259 miles

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

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

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,672 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,892 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 77,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,733 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 47,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake lever high

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,789 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,150 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,852 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,677 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 KVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KVY, 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 KVY registered?

BK05 KVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 KVY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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