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BK05 WFT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,108 mi
Last recorded161,108 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 161,108 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 153,572 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 153,571 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 136,080 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 136,080 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 120,407 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 120,407 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 113,428 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 107,259 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 107,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 102,837 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre on edge of tread

Fail 24 Apr 2013 102,828 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nail in nearside rear tyre on edge of tread

Pass 15 May 2012 99,794 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 93,641 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low.(3.2mm)

n/s/r tyre worn low.(2.8mm)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 82,244 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,641 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 59,641 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,569 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 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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