MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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eml light on
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer tyre wall small cut (4.1.E.1)
front screen damaged and both h/lights in poor condtion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer tyre wall small cut (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
front screen damaged and both h/lights in poor condtion
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
engine warning lamp on dash
front brake discs worn thin
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
engine warning lamp on dash
front brake discs worn thin
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside headlamp deteriorating - pattern just visable
offside mirror casing slightly damaged
offside rear tyre badly cracked - between edge of outer wall & tread - advise renewing
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside headlamp deteriorating - pattern just visable
offside mirror casing slightly damaged
offside rear tyre badly cracked - between edge of outer wall & tread - advise renewing
nail in nearside rear tyre on edge of tread
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
nail in nearside rear tyre on edge of tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre worn low.(3.2mm)
n/s/r tyre worn low.(2.8mm)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK05 WFT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WFT, 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 WFT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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