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BK05 LFA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,854 mi
Last recorded161,854 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 161,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 152,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK RUBBER DETREATED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 REAR DISCS SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 148,358 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 148,333 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 142,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake disc back plate covers corroded/rusty

o/s front door mirror glass discoloured but still provides view to the rear.

Fail 9 Jul 2020 142,560 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake disc back plate covers corroded/rusty

o/s front door mirror glass discoloured but still provides view to the rear.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 135,758 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 135,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip and main beam to high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 129,663 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,802 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 115,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake pads overheated

Fail 27 Jun 2016 115,932 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake pads overheated

Pass 27 Jun 2015 105,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,381 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 96,327 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 85,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Jun 2012 77,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,536 miles

Condensation in offside rear light cluster.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 67,536 miles

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

Condensation in offside rear light cluster.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 58,322 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 45,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,277 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 33,277 miles

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

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 LFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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