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BK05 VLM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

334,455 mi
Last recorded334,455 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 334,455 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion also around outer sills

Fail 11 Feb 2019 334,455 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion also around outer sills

Fail 11 Feb 2019 334,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 308,126 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 308,126 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 292,094 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 292,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 171,253 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 recommend replacement asap (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 158,531 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 142,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 127,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 127,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 114,906 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear light cluster cracked

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2011 99,139 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear discs worn

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2011 99,139 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear discs worn

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2010 82,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 63,530 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 63,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 43,729 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 VLM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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