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BK05 LFB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,192 mi
Last recorded154,192 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 154,192 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 154,189 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 145,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 145,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 136,825 miles

emissions fluctuant emission cleaner added

Pass 30 Sep 2015 126,958 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 112,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,703 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 98,703 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,677 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 89,677 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 76,028 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,124 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 56,253 miles

child seats fitted preventing proper inspection of adult belts ( o/s and n/s rear )

Pass 21 May 2008 43,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

BK05 LFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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