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BK05 LFS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

228,339 mi
Last recorded228,339 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 228,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 228,338 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 216,293 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 216,293 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 209,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner swept faces rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 200,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear consort bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear consort bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 186,678 miles

engine oil level close to min and coolant level low

front brake pads appear low

off side rear brake pads appear low

offside rear wheel binding

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 21 Jun 2016 167,716 miles

condensation in n/s rear lamp

front tyres wearing on both edges

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2015 154,264 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 136,433 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 121,294 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 107,166 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 90,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,457 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,148 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,889 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 46,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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 LFS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

BK05 LFS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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