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BK05 VVU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,110 mi
Last recorded126,110 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 126,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 126,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 124,317 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 118,160 miles

engine cover fitted

near side front and off side front headlamps misted

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2018 118,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

near side front and off side front headlamps misted

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 115,009 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

near side front and off side front head lamps misted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 115,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front and off side front head lamps misted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 109,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle cover broken but working OK

Fail 2 Feb 2016 109,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle cover broken but working OK

Fail 29 Jan 2016 109,393 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on the inner side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on the inner side (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted

near side front and off side front headlamps misted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 105,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front and near side front tyres worn on the inner edge

off side front and off side rear doors scratch marks

Fail 29 Jan 2015 105,248 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

off side front and near side front tyres worn on the inner edge

off side front and off side rear doors scratch marks

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,210 miles

near side rear tyre nail and cut on tread

off side front and off side rear doors scratch marks

off side rear tyre worn on the edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 89,580 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 89,580 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 84,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2010 79,060 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,471 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 58,574 miles

both front tyres are bald on inner edges

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 VVU 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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

BK05 VVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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