MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,269 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Slight engine oil leaks
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sections insecure clamp corroded allowing separation (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has deterioration
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
bonnet secondary release stiff
engine management light illuminated
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has deterioration
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
bonnet secondary release stiff
engine management light illuminated
Nearside Rear bumper showing damage
Nearside Rear tyre showing deterioration
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
engine managment light illuminated seek service advise
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in lower bush (2.4.G.2)
alternator bearing noisy
brakes linings to be checked
engine warning lamp illuminated on dash
rear coil springs , at lower end showing corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bush split (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower bush split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play when placed under load play detected in bearing , bush deteriorated (2.2.B.1f)
alternator bearing noisy
brakes linings to be checked
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in lower bush (2.4.G.2)
engine warning lamp illuminated on dash
rear coil springs , at lower end showing corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear brakes slightly binding.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear brakes slightly binding.
ADVISE brake pad wear warning light on but pads appear new
Oil leak
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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BK05 LCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 LCG, 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 LCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2005.
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