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BK55 CXE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,694 mi
Last recorded72,694 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 CXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing unevenly..

o/s/r and n/s/f back plates poor..

Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,911 miles

child seat fitted in osr belt==bad oil leak==osr brake backing plate corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 62,911 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted in osr belt==bad oil leak==osr brake backing plate corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Aug 2012 53,573 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,289 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,083 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,460 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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BK55 CXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK55 CXE, 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 BK55 CXE registered?

BK55 CXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is BK55 CXE safe to buy?

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