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BK05 VDN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,461 mi
Last recorded142,461 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 142,461 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 19 Sep 2019 142,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear seat belt stalk cover loose

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 22 Sep 2018 135,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

offside and nearside headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Sep 2017 127,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm and wesring edges 195/65R15T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing edges 195/65R15T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat belt stalk cover adrift, but still working as intended

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

surface corrosion to underside and components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 120,764 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 120,764 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 120,758 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 112,171 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level low

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

Fail 19 May 2014 112,171 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil level low

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,662 miles

***front registration plate damaged**

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 99,544 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

***front registration plate damaged**

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2012 90,161 miles

** FRONT NUMBER PLATE SHOWS SIGNS OF DAMAGE BUT NOT EFFECTING SECURITY**

** TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON**

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 90,157 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

** BULB FAILURE LAMP ON**

** FRONT NUMBER PLATE SHOWS SIGNS OF DAMAGE BUT NOT EFFECTING SECURITY**

** OFFSIDE FRONT POSTION LAMP MAY HAVE INTERMITTANT FAULT**

** TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON**

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,427 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,212 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

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 VDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VDN, 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 VDN registered?

BK05 VDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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