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BK05 KXB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,822 mi
Last recorded153,822 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 KXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 153,822 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 153,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 142,280 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))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 127,632 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 114,477 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 109,803 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 109,803 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet can not be open (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Mar 2015 103,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,176 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Dec 2012 80,049 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,329 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,256 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 42,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,231 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)

check tracking....both front tyres wearing in the inner edges.

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 KXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 KXB, 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 KXB registered?

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

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