MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,696 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
engine cover obscuring components in engine bay
extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections
smoking at higher revs
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK05 VLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 VLU, 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
How do I check the history of BK05 VLU?
You can check the full history of BK05 VLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BK05 VLU registered?
BK05 VLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 2005.
Is BK05 VLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK05 VLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BK05 VLU have outstanding finance?
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