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BK55 EAE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,050 mi
Last recorded117,050 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 EAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 117,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 107,444 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 104,479 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 104,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 100,083 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 100,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,151 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,037 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,900 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,549 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,095 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 34,194 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,237 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 26,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 EAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EAE, 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 BK55 EAE registered?

BK55 EAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is BK55 EAE safe to buy?

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