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BK05 VWE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,692 mi
Last recorded184,692 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 184,692 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 184,493 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside rear lamp 50% working

Pass 19 May 2017 177,830 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 177,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 177,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 173,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 169,688 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 169,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 166,307 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 156,632 miles

Bonnet catch needs looking at not locking first time

Pass 15 Mar 2012 142,444 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspect altenator drive belt tensioner worn.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 112,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,231 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,430 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,164 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 VWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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