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BK55 EAF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,995 mi
Last recorded172,995 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 EAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 172,995 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 172,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working under mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 162,920 miles

damage to both rear wings

front brake pad wear low BORDERLINE

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting BORDERLINE

Fail 5 Nov 2019 162,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

damage to both rear wings

front brake pad wear low BORDERLINE

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting BORDERLINE

Pass 16 Nov 2018 152,289 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear shocker damp

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges o/s just legal

condition of headlamp lenses & aims BORDERLINE

corrosion on n/s/f wheel arch

damage to n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches

front brake pad wear getting low

Fail 16 Nov 2018 152,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear shocker damp

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges o/s just legal

condition of headlamp lenses & aims BORDERLINE

corrosion on n/s/f wheel arch

damage to n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches

front brake pad wear getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2017 140,850 miles

front brake pad wear o/s

Pass 16 Nov 2016 125,033 miles

condition both headlamp glasses and aims

corrosion n/s/f brake disc gaurd

Pass 9 Nov 2015 110,135 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 110,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 99,380 miles

condition n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushes

condition o/s/f outer c v boot BORDERLINE

Pass 12 Nov 2013 88,141 miles

near side front and off side rear tyres only just legalon inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,459 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

o/s c.v boot BORDERLINE

Fail 30 Oct 2012 81,459 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

o/s c.v boot BORDERLINE

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,482 miles

corrosion on rear brake disc's

n/s/r tyre wear low

Pass 17 Nov 2010 69,926 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,693 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,908 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 36,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside 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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BK55 EAF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK55 EAF, 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 EAF registered?

BK55 EAF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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