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BK05 VLN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,389 mi
Last recorded93,389 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 93,389 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 93,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 90,162 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,924 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 79,147 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 79,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,180 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 64,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,403 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,378 miles

Nearside sill has damage

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Apr 2018 43,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,329 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 28,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,372 miles

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 15 Mar 2016 27,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,920 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished on side walls

Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,589 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall perished

Fail 14 Mar 2013 22,589 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wall perished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,279 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,456 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,935 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 12,220 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,763 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 VLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

BK05 VLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is BK05 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 VLN shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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