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BK05 XOY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,632 mi
Last recorded180,632 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 180,632 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 176,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 155,523 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 141,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

rear brake discs miscoloured (blue)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 141,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

rear brake discs miscoloured (blue)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 133,354 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 120,522 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,532 miles

engine light on dash

rear brake discs are heavily worn

Pass 29 Mar 2012 100,511 miles

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 97,481 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 82,264 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,626 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 64,622 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,880 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 XOY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 XOY registered?

BK05 XOY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 XOY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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