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2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,326 mi
Last recorded166,326 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 166,326 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 163,567 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside and components

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 163,567 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside and components

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 157,146 miles

Alternator belt squeaking [may need new one fitted]

Bonnet catch sticking slightly

Both front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2019 157,130 miles

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

Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet catch sticking slightly

Both front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2017 149,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 145,522 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 140,076 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 133,622 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 120,934 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 120,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 113,585 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 113,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 104,128 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 87,138 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,377 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 VVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

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

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