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BK55 FGE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,960 mi
Last recorded161,960 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 161,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

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

Rear Brake disc backing plates corroded both o/s and n/s

Pass 21 Nov 2024 148,683 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated In a poor condition: Advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 148,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated In a poor condition: Advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 138,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

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

Rear Both Brake disc backing plates corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2023 138,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

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

Rear Both Brake disc backing plates corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2022 127,128 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

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

Rear Both Brake disc backing plates corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 112,577 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

Rear Both rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2021 112,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

Rear Both rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 100,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

Rear Both Brake disc backing plates corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 100,242 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

Rear Both Brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 92,391 miles

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2019 92,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 81,582 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,285 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 78,145 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,803 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,054 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,683 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 68,682 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side outer c.v. boot leaking

Fail 26 Jul 2012 60,155 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side outer c.v. boot leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2011 53,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,233 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 46,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,495 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 40,493 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Aug 2008 35,044 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 FGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FGE, 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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BK55 FGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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