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BK05 KWB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,546 mi
Last recorded90,546 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 KWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 90,546 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,758 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,370 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 70,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,767 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 59,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40ZR18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,421 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,998 miles

both front tyres damaged in outer sidewall on rub strip.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,767 miles

o/s/r wheel becoming tight to turn

Fail 11 Jun 2014 44,767 miles

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

o/s/r wheel becoming tight to turn

Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,034 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 38,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,786 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,262 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,637 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,384 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 28,384 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,283 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 KWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KWB, 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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BK05 KWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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