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BK05 LCA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,294 mi
Last recorded147,294 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 147,294 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 147,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 123,531 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 107,381 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 107,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.06 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.89 %CO (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 307 PPM (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 103,251 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 103,251 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,188 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 10 Jun 2016 98,179 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 20 Jun 2015 88,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 88,549 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jun 2013 62,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tye have edge crack

offside rear tyre have edge crack

Pass 22 Jun 2013 62,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tye have edge crack

offside rear tyre have edge crack

Fail 28 Jun 2012 47,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,714 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,270 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,395 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,691 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 28,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 May 2008 23,802 miles

1)slight smearing on front wipers

2)N/S/F headlamp secure in its mountings.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 23,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

ADVISE FRONT PADS WORN LOW APPROX 3K

ADVISE REAR PADS APPROX 4K

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

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 LCA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

BK05 LCA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BK05 LCA safe to buy?

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