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BK05 LCG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,269 mi
Last recorded113,269 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 113,269 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,197 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 108,814 miles

Slight engine oil leaks

Fail 3 May 2019 108,809 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,507 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 107,507 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,206 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 99,579 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 99,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 91,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brakes slightly binding.

Fail 18 Apr 2015 91,749 miles

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.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,893 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,623 miles

ADVISE brake pad wear warning light on but pads appear new

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,055 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,832 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,895 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 45,237 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,237 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 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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