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BK05 LCY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,888 mi
Last recorded156,888 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 156,888 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 156,793 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 150,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 139,392 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 139,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No beam image (1.7.5a)

Front window screen has a stone chip

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Disk orange

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and spitting

Pass 4 Jun 2016 127,039 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 122,948 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 110,714 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,439 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 89,822 miles

passenger wiper slightly smeary

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,174 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,897 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,327 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 LCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

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

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