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BK54 ZWL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,432 mi
Last recorded102,432 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ZWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 102,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 94,259 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,918 miles

nearside front and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread pattern wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Oct 2016 85,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread pattern wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,252 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,877 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 67,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2013 62,649 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,649 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 57,961 miles

engine management light is on

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,701 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 51,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,733 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 46,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,708 miles

part of o/s/r side lamp inop

Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,084 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 24,598 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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BK54 ZWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BK54 ZWL, 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 BK54 ZWL registered?

BK54 ZWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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