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BK05 LGA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,689 mi
Last recorded122,689 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 122,689 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2019 121,158 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Radio amplifier feed wire routed via bonnet and nearside front 'A'post rubbing on sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers limit (1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn excessive roughness and noise when rotated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy,advise attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy,advise attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,210 miles

Front Wipers smearing slightly / advise replacement soon

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition / advise replacement asap (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip adrift

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Effort is low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition / advise replacement asap (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Both rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn inner faces. Advise replacement soon (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front outer wheel arch corroding. No sharp edges when tested

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

undertrays and inner wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 87,955 miles

Front both front brakes backing plates corrosion.

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

under trays and engine covers fitted also inner arch covers fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,222 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

n/s/front tyre slight kerb damage to outer sidewall

Fail 4 Apr 2014 74,806 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

n/s/front tyre slight kerb damage to outer sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wheel arch covers fitted

offside and nearside front brakes backing plate corroded

offside rear brakes backing plate corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 60,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished (cracks in base of tread)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 52,313 miles

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,607 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,889 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,736 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 LGA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel 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 LGA, 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 LGA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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