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BK05 XOV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,089 mi
Last recorded185,089 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 185,089 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 185,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 181,522 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear top centre arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 177,723 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 177,723 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 173,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 173,502 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 172,822 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 169,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 169,524 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault reset (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 169,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 165,322 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 157,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 157,260 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 147,319 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 137,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 126,525 miles

nearside front tyre bold on inside edge

offside front tyre bold on inside edge

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 6 Dec 2014 126,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre bold on inside edge

offside front tyre bold on inside edge

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 7 Dec 2013 114,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 102,900 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 92,539 miles

signs of water leak from around radiator

Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,957 miles

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

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

n/s/f wing is damaged.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 79,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f wing is damaged.

Pass 12 Dec 2009 63,116 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 62,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 43,662 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 43,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,803 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 XOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XOV, 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 XOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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