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BK05 LDZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,384 mi
Last recorded169,384 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 169,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side front , rear bush slightly worn but ok at present time. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel smell from engine suspected small fuel leak , but not excessive and no evidence of leak from underneath vehicle at present.

Fail 24 Feb 2020 169,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side front , rear bush slightly worn but ok at present time. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel smell from engine suspected small fuel leak , but not excessive and no evidence of leak from underneath vehicle at present.

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 163,665 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 157,501 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 149,731 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 149,731 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 149,731 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 141,312 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 141,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 125,752 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 125,752 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 110,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubbing

Fail 27 Jun 2012 95,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubbing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f inner disc corroded

small cuts to o/s/f tyre but not deep enogh to reach cord or ply

unable to check o/s/r seat belt do to child seat

Fail 15 Jun 2011 80,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f inner disc corroded

small cuts to o/s/f tyre but not deep enogh to reach cord or ply

unable to check o/s/r seat belt do to child seat

under body trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2010 62,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2010 62,094 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r outer pad worn thin

under body trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,323 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)

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

handbrake cover loose

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jun 2009 49,323 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

handbrake cover loose

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,134 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 LDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LDZ, 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 LDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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