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BK05 UEG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,422 mi
Last recorded67,422 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 67,422 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 67,405 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 66,655 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,798 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 65,766 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 64,968 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 64,110 miles

corrosion to n/s sill

heavy surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 5 Aug 2022 64,090 miles

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

corrosion to n/s sill

heavy surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 12 Aug 2021 63,118 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,937 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 61,937 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,882 miles

n/s rear tyre perished and cracked

slight bind o/s rear wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,848 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished with nail in tread

Fail 24 Aug 2017 54,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear tyre perished with nail in tread

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 51,991 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 26 Aug 2015 48,531 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,726 miles

both front tyre walls perrished

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,975 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 42,975 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,715 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 382,850 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,011 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,154 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 22,942 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 UEG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 UEG registered?

BK05 UEG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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