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BK05 YKG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,319 mi
Last recorded141,319 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 141,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet release handle stiff

Pass 16 Jan 2021 139,922 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

bonnet lever - stiff to operate.

Pass 28 Jan 2020 138,387 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 133,631 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 127,995 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 124,960 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 122,022 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 116,559 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 111,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 106,735 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 101,007 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,488 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 90,488 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 81,042 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 81,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 79,015 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,089 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 55,089 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)

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 YKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YKG, 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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What year was BK05 YKG registered?

BK05 YKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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